Orange Coconut Refrigerator Cookies

Directions

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 1½-inches in diameter.

Wrap in wax paper.

Chill several hours or overnight.

Preheat oven to 400℉ (200℃).

Cut rolls into ⅛ inch slices and place on buttered cookie sheets.

Bake 5 to 6 minutes at 400℉ (200℃).

Remove to wire racks to cool.