ORANGE CINNAMON COOKIES

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Christmas is coming and everyone wants cookies and treats. I love these simple cookies that taste so festive and bright looking. They taste like a hot spiced tea, which is my favorite holiday drink.

Provided by LilPinkieJ

Categories     Dessert

Time 25m

Yield 4 dozen, 48 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup sugar
1 cup shortening
1 large egg
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 orange, zest of
1/4 cup orange juice (from zested orange)
2 1/2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350ยบ F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Beat 1 cup sugar with the shortening, egg, vanilla and orange zest. Add the orange juice, flour, soda and salt and stir until well combined.
  • Combine 1/3 cup sugar with 3 tbs cinnamon. Shape dough into walnut sized balls. Roll in cinnamon sugar and press onto prepared cookie sheets with a glass dipped in cinnamon sugar.
  • Bake 10-15 minutes until lightly golden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 86.7, Fat 4.4, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 3.9, Sodium 39.1, Carbohydrate 11.1, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 5.7, Protein 0.8

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