orange italian knot cookies
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 many recipes made in my family from generations. This one specifically is geared towards an orange flavor. This recipe makes a lot of cookies and can be stored in the freezer for up to 3 months.
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prep time
1 Hr 30 Min
cook time
15 Min
method
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yield
a lot
Ingredients
- 2 cups sugar
- 6 - eggs
- 2 tablespoons pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 4 sticks butter
- 1 cup milk
- 8 1/2 cups flour
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup orange juice, fresh
- 2 tablespoons orange zest
- ICING
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 tablespoons milk (approx.)
- - colored sprinkles optional
How To Make orange italian knot cookies
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Step 1Measure flour, cut in butter, and mix well with hands. (A dough blender also works wonderfully.)
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Step 2Add sugar, salt, and baking powder. Mix well.
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Step 3Make well in center and add milk, eggs, and vanilla, orange juice and orange zest. Mix until the dough comes together.
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Step 4Wrap in Saran wrap and chill at least 1 hour.
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Step 5Roll out dough into strips, form cookies into knots, and bake at 375 degrees for at least 15 minutes (golden tan bottoms).
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