Orange Coconut Refrigerator Cookies

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* firmly packed 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 4 cm in diameter. Wrap in wax paper. Chill several hours or overnight. Preheat oven to 400�. Cut rolls into 0 cm slices and place on buttered cookie sheets. Bake 5-6 minutes at 400� Remove to wire racks to cool. Yield: 11 dozen. American Dairy Association, Rosemont, IL Randy Shearer