ORANGE-ALMOND COOKIES

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"Tuck these sparkling cookies into colorful cupcake liners and place in a fancy candy box for the perfect hostess gift." From a brand name baking magazine.

Provided by Courtly

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 35m

Yield 48 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons orange zest
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 1/4 cups flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup finely chopped slivered almonds
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract
4 -5 teaspoons water
1/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons orange zest

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400. In medium bowl, beat butter, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, 1 1/2 t. orange peel and 1 t. almond extract with mixer on medium speed until smooth. Beat in flour, salt and almonds until well blended.
  • Shape dough into 1 inch balls. On ungreased cookie sheet, place balls 1 inch apart. Bake 7-10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove from cookie sheets to wire racks. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • In small bowl, stir all glaze ingredients, adding enough water to make a pouring consistency. In another small bowl, mix topping ingredients. Dip tops of cookies in glaze, then sprinkle with topping. Place cookies in miniature paper baking cups if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 86, Fat 4.5, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 10.2, Sodium 39.6, Carbohydrate 10.8, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 6, Protein 0.9

Jake Cool
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These cookies are the perfect combination of chewy and crispy. They're the perfect treat for a snack or dessert.


Zoe
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I love that these cookies are made with fresh orange zest. It really gives them a bright, citrusy flavor.


Comfort
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These cookies are so easy to make, even my kids can help. They're the perfect activity for a rainy afternoon.


Anna Broima
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These cookies are my new favorite! I love the combination of orange and almond. They're the perfect treat for any time of day.


Chandra kisor Sah
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I made these cookies for my holiday party and they were a huge success! Everyone raved about how delicious they were.


Okendu precious
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These cookies are the perfect gift for any occasion. They're delicious, easy to make, and look stunning.


Briella Ricchino
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These cookies are beautiful! I love the way the orange zest and almonds look sprinkled on top.


duron worldstar
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I love the crispy edges and chewy centers of these cookies. They're the perfect texture for dunking in milk.


Emilio Cano
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These cookies are so addictive! I can't stop eating them. I've already made three batches in the past week.


Nice work
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I'm not usually a fan of almond cookies, but these were amazing! The orange zest really made all the difference.


Md jorip
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These cookies are the perfect balance of sweet and tart. The orange zest really shines through, and the almonds add a nice nutty flavor.


Black MONEy
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I love that these cookies are made with all-natural ingredients. I feel good about giving them to my family and friends.


Mohammad Hasan Mazumder
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These cookies were so easy to make! I was able to whip up a batch in no time. The hardest part was waiting for them to cool before I could eat them.


Prabesh Chaudhary
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I made these cookies for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and texture. I will definitely be making these again for future gatherings.


Carlos Roldos
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These orange almond cookies were a delightful treat! The combination of orange zest and almond flavor was perfect, and the cookies had a nice crispy exterior and a soft, chewy interior. I will definitely be making these again!