COCONUT ORANGE SLICE COOKIES

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This is a family recipe that was handed down to me. The coconut and orange combination gives them a distinctive taste unlike any other cookie I've had. They're perfect for Christmas! -Patricia Ann Stickler, Durand, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 2 dozen cookies

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups old-fashioned oats
2 cups orange candy slices, chopped
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Stir in oats, orange candy and coconut., Shape dough into 2-in. balls; place 3 in. apart on parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake until cookies are set and edges begin to brown, 15-18 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 144mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.