These cookies are combined with orange and lemon rind then added with shredded coconuts. I’m sure you will find this recipe easy to make and the ingredients are few and simple.
To make orange coconut cookies; Cream shortening and salt and grated orange rind. Add sugar and beaten eggs: beat well. Add half of flour, all the coconut, then remaining flour; mix well. Drop by spoon onto oiled baking sheet, press with fork to flatten. Bake at 375 °F for 10 minutes. To see the complete recipe with lists of ingredients in exact measurements, continue reading.
How to Make Orange Coconut Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup vegetable shortening
- 2 teaspoons grated orange rind
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 1/2 cups sifted flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
- 2 eggs well beaten
- 1 cup shredded coconut
Instructions
How to make Orange Coconut Cookies
- Cream shortening and salt and grated orange rind.
- Add sugar and beaten eggs: beat well.
- Add half of flour, all the coconut, then remaining flour; mix well.
- Drop by spoon onto oiled baking sheet, press with fork to flatten.
- Bake at 375 °F for 10 minutes.
- Yield: 3 1/2 dozens.
