Germantown Cookies Recipe

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

In a large bowl cream together the butter white sugar and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time then stir in the vanilla. Combine the flour baking powder baking soda and salt; stir into the butter mixture. Finally mix in the orange zest coconut oats and pecans. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto cookie sheets.

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.