Tropical Breeze Cookies

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Crispy fruity cookies with a buttery texture.

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Steps

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In an electric mixer , or by hand , cream together softened butter , and sugars until smooth.

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Add egg , vanilla , orange extract , mixing well.

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Chop apricots into raisin sized pieces or smaller , and dredge in flour in a small bowl.

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Add flour , lemon zest , cashews , coconut , apricots and raisins.

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Mix together until a nice dough forms , but do not overmix.

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Divide dough into 2 parts , and place each part onto waxed paper.

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Using your hands , form each into a long log about 2-inches in diameter.

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Roll waxed paper up around dough , crimp ends and refrigerate 6 hours or overnight.

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The next day , preheat oven to 350f.

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Slice chilled dough into 1 / 4 inch thick rounds and either place on parchment on a cookie sheet or on an ungreased baking sheet.

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Bake for 13-15 minutes or until firm and golden around edges.

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Allow cookies to cook on sheet for 1-2 minutes before finishing cooling on a wire rack.

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Store cookies in an airtight container.

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Ingredients

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butter, granulated sugar, powdered sugar, egg, vanilla, orange extract, flour, lemon, zest of, salted cashews, sweetened coconut, apricot, raisins, wax paper