Coconut Cranberry Chews

3 sticks butter

1 T grated orange peel

3 1/4 c flour

1/4 tsp salt

1 1/2 c sweetened flaked dried coconut

2 c sugar

2 tsp vanilla

1 tsp baking powder

1 1/2 c dried cranberries

1 12 oz bag white chocolate chips



Beat butter, sugar, orange peel, and vanilla until smoothe in a large mixer. In a medium bowl, mis flou, baking powder, and salt. Add butter mixture; beat on low speed until dough comes together. Mix in cranberries, coconut, and white chocolate chips. Place 2 inches apart on buttered baking sheet. Bake at 350 for 8-11 min. Let cool on sheets :5 min. then transfer to racks. Makes 6 dozen.