Baking Recipes

Coconut Cranberry Chews

Addictive; was rated grand prize winner in cookie recipe contest

1 1/2 cups butter

2 cups sugar

1 tablespoon 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

1. With a mixer on med.

2. speed, beat butter, sugar, orange peel and vanilla until smooth In another bowl mix flour, baking powder and salt.

3. Add butter mixture and beat on low speed for about 5 minutes.

4. Stir in cranberries and coconut.

5. Shape dough into 1 inch balls and place 2 inches apart on buttered baking sheets.

6. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 8 minutes.

7. Remove from oven and let cookies cool on sheets for 5 minutes.