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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 36 |
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With orange peel and extract, these tender cookies are bursting with fresh citrus flavor. Dipping them in chocolate adds a special touch.Joanne Burkert, Beecher, Illinois Ingredients:
1 cup butter, softened |
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar |
1 teaspoon grated orange peel |
1 teaspoon orange extract |
2 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
6 ounces dark chocolate candy coating |
1/2 cup chopped almonds, toasted |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in orange peel and extract. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.
2. Divide dough into 36 pieces; shape each into a 2-1/2-in. rope. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake 10-12 minutes or until set. Cool 2 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
3. In a microwave, melt candy coating; stir until smooth. Dip ends of cookies in coating; allow excess to drip off. Sprinkle with almonds. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set. Store in an airtight container. Yield: 3 dozen.
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