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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 72 |
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These chewy oatmeal cookies are packed with the refreshing flavors of orange and lemon, plus dates, raisins and coconut. When our children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren ask me to make Grandma's Cookies , these are the ones they're referring to. Ingredients:
1 cup butter, softened |
1 cup sugar |
1 cup packed brown sugar |
2 eggs |
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel |
1 tablespoon grated orange peel |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
2 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
1-1/2 cups quick-cooking oats |
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda |
1 teaspoon salt |
1 teaspoon baking powder |
1 cup chopped walnuts |
1 cup raisins |
1 cup chopped dates |
1 cup flaked coconut |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, peels and vanilla. Combine the flour, oats, baking soda, salt and baking powder; gradually add to creamed mixture until well blended. Stir in remaining ingredients.
2. Drop by heaping tablespoonfuls 3 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool. Yield: 6 dozen.
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