Germantown Cookies

Method3 steps · about 30 min

1. 1

   Step 1: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

2. 2

   Step 2: In a large bowl, cream together the butter (1 cup), white sugar (1 cup) and brown sugar (1 cup) until smooth. Beat in the eggs (2) one at a time, then stir in the vanilla (1 teaspoon). Combine the flour (2 ½ cups), baking powder (1 teaspoon), baking soda (1 teaspoon) and salt (¼ teaspoon); stir into the butter mixture. Finally, mix in the orange zest (1 teaspoon), coconut (1 cup), oats and pecans (1 cup). Drop by tablespoonfuls onto cookie sheets.

   Uses 1 cup butter · 1 cup white sugar · 1 cup brown sugar · 2 eggs · 1 teaspoon vanilla extract · 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour · 1 teaspoon baking soda · 1 teaspoon baking powder

3. 3

   Step 3: Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the edges begin to brown slightly. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 2 to 3 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

   Bake cookies · 12 min