Slice & Bake Orange Spice Wafers |
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Prep Time: 45 Minutes Cook Time: 5 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 192 |
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These thin and crispy cookies stack well, making them a great gift to give. Ginger and orange complement the sweet and spicy flavor. Ingredients:
1 cup butter, softened |
3/4 cup sugar |
3/4 cup packed brown sugar |
1 egg |
2 tablespoons light corn syrup |
3 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
2 teaspoons baking soda |
2 teaspoons ground ginger |
2 teaspoons grated orange peel |
1/4 teaspoon each ground allspice, cloves and nutmeg |
additional sugar, optional |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and corn syrup. Combine the flour, baking soda, ginger, orange peel, allspice, cloves and nutmeg; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.
2. Shape into four 6-in. rolls; wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate overnight.
3. Unwrap and cut into 1/8-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Sprinkle with additional sugar if desired.
4. Bake at 400° for 5-6 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool. Yield: 16 dozen.
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