1/2 c Butter 1/2 c Light brown sugar* 3/4 c Granulated sugar 1 Egg 2 ts Grated orange peel 1 ts Vanilla extract 1 3/4 c All-purpose flour 2 ts Baking powder 1/4 ts Salt 1/3 c Flaked coconut * firmly packed You can place these in protective wrapping and refrigerate up to 1 week or freeze up to 3 months. If frozen, thaw in refrigerator before baking. In a large bowl, cream butter. Gradually add sugars and continue beating until blended. Beat in egg, orange peel and vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Blend in coconut. On a lightly floured surface form into rolls 1 1/2-inches in diameter. Wrap in wax paper. Chill several hours or overnight. Preheat oven to 400o. Cut rolls into 1/8-inch slices and place on buttered cookie sheets. Bake 5-6 minutes at 400o Remove to wire racks to cool. Yield: 11 dozen. American Dairy Association, Rosemont, IL Randy Shearer
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