I combined two recipes to make cookies with the shape and taste of sunny oranges. The whole almonds on top add an attractive finishing touch. -Valerie Belley, Saint Louis, Missouri
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield about 3-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream shortening, 1/2 cup sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg, orange zest and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour and baking soda; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Stir in chopped almonds., Place remaining sugar in a small bowl; stir in food coloring. Shape level tablespoons of dough into balls; roll in sugar mixture. Place 1 in. apart on parchment paper-lined baking sheets. If desired, press a whole almond onto top of each cookie., Bake 12-14 minutes or until bottoms are golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.
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Ismail Hosen
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of orange-flavored desserts, but these cookies were surprisingly good.
anthony adams
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect holiday treat! They're festive and delicious.
Makgabo Mokone
[email protected]I love the orange glaze on these cookies. It gives them a nice citrusy flavor.
Adrian Isham
[email protected]These cookies were a bit dry for my taste. I think I'll try adding a little more butter next time.
Stealthy X
[email protected]I've never made orange almond cookies before, but these were so easy to follow and turned out great!
amy wilkison
[email protected]These cookies are amazing! The orange and almond flavors are so well-balanced.
Khan Khankhan
[email protected]I found the dough to be a little too sticky. I had to add more flour to make it easier to work with.
Onyibor Juliana
[email protected]These cookies are a little too sweet for my taste.
Sisipho Myaleni
[email protected]I love the chewy texture of these cookies. They're the perfect treat with a cup of tea.
Fadhir Hamisi
[email protected]I made these cookies for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes!
GHOST GAMERZ
[email protected]These cookies are so easy to make, even my kids can help.
sher zahid ghamjan
[email protected]The combination of orange and almond is so unique and delicious. I love these cookies!
Md khalilur Rahman
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times now and they always turn out perfect.
Steve Santillan
[email protected]These orange almond cookies were a hit at my holiday party! They were so easy to make and the flavor was amazing.