COCONUT CRANBERRY CHEWS

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Addictive; was rated grand prize winner in cookie recipe contest--originally submitted by Nancy Jamison

Provided by ruby rodriguez

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 6 dozen cookies

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 cups butter
2 cups sugar
1 tablespoon freshly grated orange rind
2 teaspoons vanilla
3 1/4 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups dried cranberries
1 1/2 cups sweetened dried coconut

Steps:

  • With a mixer on medium speed, beat butter, sugar, orange peel and vanilla until smooth.
  • In another bowl mix flour, baking powder and salt.
  • Add butter mixture and beat on low speed for about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in cranberries and coconut.
  • Shape dough into 1-inch balls and place 2 inches apart on buttered baking sheets.
  • Bake in a 350° oven for 8 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and let cookies cool on sheets for 5 minutes.

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