ICED COCONUT-ORANGE COOKIES

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These cookies are the favorite of my grandchildren. I make them every Christmas and they disappear as fast as I bake them.-Jovina Cardellino, West Sunbury, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 cup butter, softened
2/3 cup sugar
1 large egg
3 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
ICING:
1-1/3 cups confectioners' sugar
5 teaspoons orange juice
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
1 drop yellow food coloring, optional

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg. Beat in orange and lemon juices and zests. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Beat in coconut. , Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool for 1 minute before removing to wire racks to cool completely. , In a small bowl, beat the icing ingredients until smooth. Spread over cookies. Let stand until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 92 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 52mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Ahmad Awad
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I loved these cookies! They were so soft and chewy, and the orange and coconut flavors were perfect together. I would definitely make these again.


Sr Emon
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These cookies were easy to make and they turned out great! The orange and coconut flavors are delicious together. I would definitely make these again.


Sabila Bibi
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These cookies were a bit dry, but the flavor was good. I would recommend adding more butter or oil next time.


Rudolf Ayuk
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These cookies were delicious! The orange and coconut flavors were perfect together, and the icing was the perfect finishing touch. I would definitely make these again.


Atif Ahmad
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These cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I would recommend using less sugar next time.


Rachel Patino
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I loved these cookies! They were so soft and chewy, and the orange and coconut flavors were perfect together. I would definitely make these again.


md rohul
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These cookies were easy to make and they turned out great! The orange and coconut flavors are delicious together. I would definitely make these again.


Ratul sangma
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These cookies were a bit dry, but the flavor was good. I would recommend adding more butter or oil next time.


AmiT Tharu
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These cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I would recommend using less sugar next time.


Khan shahzab
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These cookies are delicious! The orange and coconut flavors are perfect together, and the icing is the perfect finishing touch. I would definitely make these again.


Diyaa Radwan
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I made these cookies for my family and they loved them! They're so soft and chewy, and the orange and coconut flavors are amazing. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves coconut and orange.


Angel Leon
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These cookies are so easy to make, and they're so delicious! I love the combination of orange and coconut, and the icing is the perfect finishing touch. I'll definitely be making these again and again.


Elizabeth Olla
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I'm not a huge fan of coconut, but I really enjoyed these cookies. The orange flavor is really strong and it balances out the coconut perfectly. I would definitely make these again.


stanley kadiri
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These cookies are the perfect summer treat! They're light and fluffy, and the orange and coconut flavors are so refreshing. I love that they're also iced, which makes them even more special.


WAQAR BUZDAR
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I made these cookies for a bake sale and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them, and I even had people asking for the recipe. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing.


Tamika Williams
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These cookies were a hit at my party! They're so refreshing and flavorful, and the orange and coconut flavors pair perfectly together. I'll definitely be making these again.