ORANGE ALMOND COOKIES

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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

1 cup shortening
1 cup sugar, divided
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/4 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 cup chopped almonds, toasted
7 drops yellow food coloring
3 drops red food coloring
Whole almonds, optional

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
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I'm not a big fan of orange-flavored desserts, but these cookies were surprisingly good.


anthony adams
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These cookies are the perfect holiday treat! They're festive and delicious.


Makgabo Mokone
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I love the orange glaze on these cookies. It gives them a nice citrusy flavor.


Adrian Isham
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These cookies were a bit dry for my taste. I think I'll try adding a little more butter next time.


Stealthy X
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I've never made orange almond cookies before, but these were so easy to follow and turned out great!


amy wilkison
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These cookies are amazing! The orange and almond flavors are so well-balanced.


Khan Khankhan
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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
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These cookies are a little too sweet for my taste.


Sisipho Myaleni
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I love the chewy texture of these cookies. They're the perfect treat with a cup of tea.


Fadhir Hamisi
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I made these cookies for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes!


GHOST GAMERZ
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These cookies are so easy to make, even my kids can help.


sher zahid ghamjan
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The combination of orange and almond is so unique and delicious. I love these cookies!


Md khalilur Rahman
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I've made these cookies several times now and they always turn out perfect.


Steve Santillan
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These orange almond cookies were a hit at my holiday party! They were so easy to make and the flavor was amazing.


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