Tropical Orange Coconut Drops

2 c Sugar

1 c Butter; softened

3 Eggs

1 ts Baking powder

1 ts Salt

1 ts Vanilla

1 ts Orange extract

3 1/2 c All-purpose flour

1/2 c Coconut; flaked

Recipe by: Land O Lakes Cookie Collection Heat oven to 350. In large mixer bowl, combine sugar, butter, eggs, baking powder, salt, vanilla and orange extract. Beat at low speed, scraping bowl often, until well mixed, 1-2 minutes. Stir in flour and coconut until well mixed, 2-3 minutes. Drop rounded teaspoonfuls of dough 2 inches apart onto greased cookie sheets. Bake for 8 to 12 minutes, or until edges are lightly browned. Remove immediately.Makes about 5 dozen cookies.
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