ORANGE CRISPIES

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When I want to drop a little sunshine into my cookie jar, I bake up a double batch of these citrusy and sweet treats. -Ruth Gladstone, Brunswick, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 3-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1-1/2 teaspoons orange extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Sugar or orange-colored sugar

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, extract and salt. Add flour; mix well. Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of dough 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets., Bake at 375° until edges begin to brown, about 10 minutes. Cool for 1-2 minutes; remove from pans to wire racks. Sprinkle warm cookies with sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 158 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 59mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

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