Best of Show Glazed Orange-Spice Cookies |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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These won best of show 2002 cookie contest. I clipped from the newspaper. Ingredients:
1/2 cup shortening |
1/2 cup butter, softened |
1 cup sugar |
1/2 cup almonds, finely chopped |
3 tablespoons orange zest, grated |
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour |
1 teaspoon baking powder |
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon clove |
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon |
2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted |
2/3 cup orange marmalade |
2 tablespoons orange juice |
sliced almonds |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F Beat shortening and butter at medium speed until creamy; gradually add sugar, beating well.
2. Add chopped almonds and orange zest, beating well.
3. Roll dough into 1-inch balls; place on baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake 8 to 10 minutes until lightly browned on the bottom. Cool slightly on baking sheet; remove to wire racks to cool completely.
4. Combine confectioners' sugar, marmalade and orange juice; stir well. Spread on cookies and garnish with sliced almonds.
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