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Orange Sugar Cookies #2
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Servings: 1
Categories:
Cookies
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Desserts
Ingredients: 2
Sticks
butter 1 1/2
c
Sugar 1
Egg 1/2
t
Vanilla 1
tb
Orange flower water (or
Orange extract) 2
tb
Freshly squeezed orange
Juice
Zest of 1 orange, very
Finely chopped 2
c
Sifted flour 1/4
t
Salt
Directions:
Cream together the butter and sugar until creamy,
about 3-5 minutes. Beat in egg, then add vanilla,
orange flower water, orange juice, and zest. Sift
together dry ingredients, and add to the butter
mixture. Shape dough into 2 large flattened rounds.
Wrap and chill for at least 1 hour. Heat oven to 350
degrees. On lightly floured surface, roll dough 1/8
inch thick. Dip cutters in flour and cut into desired
shapes. Using a metal spatula, carefully transfer
cookies to baking sheets, leaving a 1 inch space
between cookies. Bake 8-10 minutes, being carefully
NOT to let cookies brown. Cool completely or racks,
then decorate with royal icing.
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