Orange Slice Cookies II

Recipe View Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease baking sheets or line with parchment paper. (5 minutes)

Recipe View In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract, mixing well after each addition. (2 minutes)

Recipe View In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. (1 minute)

Recipe View Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. (3 minutes)

Recipe View Stir in the rolled oats, flaked coconut, and chopped candied orange slices until evenly distributed throughout the dough. (2 minutes)

Recipe View Drop by rounded spoonfuls (about 2 tablespoons each) onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between cookies. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set. (8-10 minutes)

Recipe View Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. (5 minutes)