AMBROSIA BITES RECIPE

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These chewy oatmeal cookies are packed with the refreshing flavors of orange and lemon, plus dates, raisins and coconut. When our children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren ask me to make "Grandma's Cookies", these are the ones they're referring to.

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
1 tablespoon grated orange peel
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup raisins
1 cup chopped dates
1 cup flaked coconut

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, peels and vanilla. Combine the flour, oats, baking soda, salt and baking powder; gradually add to creamed mixture until well blended. Stir in remaining ingredients.
  • Drop by heaping tablespoonfuls 3 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.
  • Yield: 6 dozen.
  • Originally published as Ambrosia Bites in Best of Country Cookies
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