CRISPY ORANGE-ALMOND COOKIES

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I like to serve these light crispy cookies with ice cream or sherbet. The recipe is a personal favorite because it came from a good friend.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 6-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup shortening
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup chopped almonds

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, orange juice, peel and extract. Combine flour and baking soda; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in almonds. , Roll into 1-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.

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