ORANGE ITALIAN KNOT COOKIES

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These cookies are packed with orange flavor. These are called many things and made into many shapes. One of them being Italian Knot Cookies. I have seen them round, made into "S" shapes or in a knot, depends on how the baker wants to make them. I have also seen them made into many elaborate shapes. This is just one of the...

Provided by Annamaria Settanni McDonald

Categories     Cookies

Time 1h45m

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 c sugar
6 eggs
2 Tbsp pure vanilla extract
1/2 tsp almond extract
4 stick butter
1 c milk
8 1/2 c flour
3 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 c orange juice, fresh
2 Tbsp orange zest
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2 c powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
4 Tbsp milk (approx.)
colored sprinkles optional

Steps:

  • 1. Measure flour, cut in butter, and mix well with hands. (A dough blender also works wonderfully.)
  • 2. Add sugar, salt, and baking powder. Mix well.
  • 3. Make well in center and add milk, eggs, and vanilla, orange juice and orange zest. Mix until the dough comes together.
  • 4. Wrap in Saran wrap and chill at least 1 hour.
  • 5. Roll out dough into strips, form cookies into knots, and bake at 375 degrees for at least 15 minutes (golden tan bottoms).

Syamsundar Yadav
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These cookies are a little too sweet for my taste, but they're still good.


Mxolisi Mbuyiseni
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I love the orange zest in these cookies. It gives them a really nice flavor.


Christian Korang
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These cookies are the perfect combination of sweet and tangy.


Connie Smith
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I've never made cookies before, but these were so easy to make and they turned out great!


Anastazja Gnat
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These cookies are so delicious! I can't stop eating them.


Sagur Khan
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I love how easy these cookies are to make. They're perfect for a quick and easy snack.


Mikey Ward
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These cookies were easy to make and turned out perfect. I will definitely be making them again.


Sabbir Sione
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I made these cookies for my Christmas party and they were a big hit!


ItsAGrimDay
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These cookies were delicious! I love the orange flavor.


Eleisha Ross
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I've made these cookies for years and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and everyone loves them.


Minhas Meo
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These cookies are perfect for any occasion. They're easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Fernanda Gonzalez
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I made these cookies for a bake sale and they were a big hit! Everyone loved them.


R Bautista21
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I thought these cookies were just okay. They were a little dry and didn't have much flavor.


Bruce2029
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These cookies were a little too sweet for my taste, but my husband loved them.


Nerob shohag
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I was looking for an easy cookie recipe to make with my kids and these were perfect. They were so easy to make and my kids loved helping me.


Shannon Mckenzie
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I've made these cookies several times and they always come out great. They're a family favorite!


Jonathan Darko Mensah
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These cookies were delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfect.


Jahmel Watson
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I made these cookies for my family and they were a big hit! The orange zest added a really nice flavor.


Roki Rokiking
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These cookies were a hit at my holiday party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved the orange flavor.