Glazed Orange-spice Cookies |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 12 Minutes |
Ready In: 12 Minutes Servings: 3 |
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These are one of my all time favorite cookies out of my favorite cookie cookbook. I would love to share it with yall! Ingredients:
1/2 cup shortening |
1/2 cup butter, softened |
1 cup sugar |
1/2 cup finely chopped almonds |
3 tbs. grated orange rind |
1 3/4 cup flour |
1 tsp. ground nutmeg |
1/4 tsp. salt |
1/4 tsp. ground cloves |
1/4 tsp. cinnamon |
icing |
2 cups sifted powdered sugar |
2/3 cup orange marmalade |
2 tbs. orange juice |
garnish |
sliced almonds |
Directions:
1. Beat shortening and butter until creamy. Gradually add 1 cup sugar, beating well. Add 1/2 cup almonds and orange rind. Beat well.
2. Combine flour and next 5 ingredients in a bowl. Gradually add shortening mixture, beating well.
3. Place dough on lightly floured surface and roll into a 13 1/2-x 12 inch. rectangle. Cut into 3-x1 1/2 inch. rectangles using a pastry wheel or knife. Place on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350 for 12-13 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on wire racks completely
4. Frosting:
5. Combine powdered sugar, marmalade, and OJ. Stir well. Spread glaze on cookies. Garnish with sliced almonds. Hope you enjoy them as much as I do!!!
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