ORANGE SPICE COOKIES
These sugar cookies will be a colorful addition to your holiday cookie tray. They are fluffy with a crunchy sugary crust and have a mild orange spice flavor. The cardamom and ginger mixed together give a warmth to the cookie and complement the orange perfectly. These cookies are completely addictive!
Provided by Linda Kauppinen
Categories Other Desserts
Time 2h15m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- 1. In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 c granulated sugar, 1 c powdered sugar, butter, shortening, and eggs. Beat at medium speed until light and fluffy.
- 2. Add flour, peel, cream of tartar, baking soda, cardamom, ginger, and salt to a separate bowl.
- 3. Slowly add flour to sugar/butter mixture. Beat at low speed until soft dough forms.
- 4. Cover with plastic wrap and chill 1 to 2 hours or until firm.
- 5. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Shape dough into 1 inch balls.
- 6. Roll balls in sprinkling sugar or granulated sugar. Place balls 2 inches apart on a parchment paper lined cookie sheet.
- 7. Flatten balls with bottom of a drinking glass.
- 8. Wipe the glass with a damp cloth to prevent sticking.
- 9. Bake for 12 to 13 minutes or until light golden brown.
- 10. Let cool for 1 minute before removing from cookie sheet. Cool completely before storing.
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