Chocolate-Dipped Orange Cookies |
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Prep Time: 45 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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Ingredients:
1 cup butter, softened |
1/2 cup powdered sugar |
1 teaspoon grated orange rind |
1 teaspoon orange extract |
2 cups all-purpose flour |
1 (6-ounce) package semisweet chocolate morsels, melted |
3/4 cup finely chopped almonds, toasted (optional) |
3/4 cup sweetened flaked coconut, toasted (optional) |
Directions:
1. Beat butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy; gradually add powdered sugar, beating well. Stir in orange rind and extract. Gradually add flour, beating well. Cover and chill 1 hour.
2. Divide dough in half. Cover and chill 1 portion. Divide remaining portion into 24 pieces; shape each piece into a 2 1/2- x 1/2-inch log on a lightly floured surface. Repeat procedure with reserved portion. Place cookies on baking sheets, about 2 inches apart.
3. Bake at 350° for 12 minutes. Cool on baking sheets 3 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely.
4. Dip tips of cookies in melted chocolate, and if desired, chopped nuts or coconut. Place on wire racks; let stand until firm.
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