Holiday Citrus Cookies
Desserts are always a fan favorite and there are SO many options. We are looking forward to sharing these with you this season. While you may not be able to swap desserts with friends in person, we are going to share some of our favorite recipes that you can make in batches and drop off with friends and family! Here we have a tasty citrus cookie that is sure to please even the pickiest of dessert eaters.
Ingredients:
Cookies
- 2 ½ cups flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup real butter softened
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 3 tablespoon orange juice
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
Icing
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup butter
- 3-4 tablespoon milk
- 2 teaspoon vanilla
Directions:
Cookies
- Combine all ingredients in large mixer bowl at low speed. Scraping sides frequently until well mixed.
- Divide dough in 3 equals portions. Wrap in saran wrap and refrigerate for 2+ hours until firm.
- Heat oven to 400 degrees, roll out a portion of dough at a time on a well-floured surface to ¼” thickness.
- Cut out with your favorite cookie cutters dusted in flour.
- Place 1” apart on ungreased cookie sheets
- Sprinkle with colored sugars and or leave plain for decorating with icing.
- Bake for 6-10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned
- Move to racks for cooling.
Icing
- Combine all ingredients at low speed until fluffy
- Can be used as frosting or thinned with milk and piped for decorating.
Wrap these cookies up and send them to a friend that you may not be able to spend time with this holiday season!
