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Nutty Orange Snowballs
 
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
Ready In: 10 Minutes
Servings: 36
These nutty,buttery cookies will melt in your mouth,leaving just a trace of orange flavor.
Ingredients:
1 c butter,softened
1-1/4 c confectioners sugar,divided
1 tsp grate orange peel
1/2 tsp orange extract
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
2 c flour
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 c finely chopped walnuts
1/2 c finely chopped hazelnuts
Directions:
1. In large bowl,cream butter,and 3/4 c confectioners sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in orange peel and extracts. Combine flour and salt;gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in nuts.
2. Shape into 3/4 balls. Place 1 apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350 for 10-12 mins. or till bottoms are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.
3. Place remaining confectioners sugar in a large resealable plastic bag. Add cookies,a few at a time and shake to coat. Stor in airtight container.
By RecipeOfHealth.com