CHOCOLATE COATED ORANGE COOKIES

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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1 teaspoon orange extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 ounces dark chocolate candy coating
1/2 cup chopped almonds, toasted

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in orange zest and extract. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well., 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., 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 112 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 52mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.