Orange Slice Cookies

My friend brought these to me after I had my baby and they were so wonderful! I finally got the recipe and had to post it. I think this originally comes from a Southern Living Cookbook.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Yields: 9 dozen

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups  chopped  candy orange slices
• 1⁄4 cup flour
• 1  cup butter or 1  cup margarine, softened
• 1  cup  firmly packed brown sugar
• 3⁄4 cup sugar
• 2  large eggs
• 2  tablespoons milk
• 2  teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2  cups flour
• 1  teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 2 1⁄2 cups  uncooked quick-cooking oats
• 1  cup flaked coconut

Directions

1. Combine chopped orange slices and 1/4 cup flour in a medium bowl, tossing to coat candy; set aside.
2. Beat butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy.
3. Gradually add sugars, beating well.
4. Add eggs, milk, and vanilla; beat well.
5. Combine 2 cups flour and next 4 ingredients; gradually add to butter mixture, beating well. Stir in candy mixture, oats, and coconut.
6. Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto greased baking sheets.
7. Bake at 375 for 10 minutes or until lightly browned.
8. Cool slightly on baking sheet; remove to wire rack to cool completely.