2sticksunsalted butter, softened softened (230 grams) or 1 cup shortening (198) or use ½ cup of each
1cupdark brown sugar, packed(220 grams)
1cupwhite sugar(200 grams)
2largelarge eggs
½teaspoonvanilla extract
2cupsall purpose flour, lightly spooned or weighed(260 grams)
1teaspoonbaking powder
1teaspoonbaking soda
¾teaspoonsalt
¼teaspoonground clovesoptional
¾cupunsweetened shredded coconut
1cupchopped Orange Slices
1 ½cupsoats, old fashioned or quick
1cuppecans, toasted and chopped
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degree F.
Cream butter and both sugars with an electric mixer. Beat in vanilla. Add eggs and beat until blended, scraping the side of the bowl.
Thoroughly stir flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt together and add to sugar mixture. If using cloves, add them too. Stir until incorporated, then stir in coconut, orange slices, oats and nuts.
Shape dough into 2 inch balls (or you can make them smaller) and press them down slightly to make disks. Set about 2 ½ inches apart on parchment lined or ungreased cookie sheets. Bake for 13-15 minutes or until they appear set and browned. You can also make them smaller if you'd like.