orange spice cookies

Name: Orange Spice Cookies
Prep time: 2 h
Cook time: 15 min
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 1 cup(s) granulated sugar; 1 cup(s) powdered sugar; 1 cup(s) butter, softened; 1 cup(s) vegetable shortening; 2 large eggs; 4 cup(s) all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoon(s) grated orange peel; 1 teaspoon(s) cream of tartar; 1 teaspoon(s) baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon(s) ground cardamom; 1/4 teaspoon(s) ground ginger; 1/4 teaspoon(s) salt; 1/2 cup(s) coarse sprinkling sugar (holiday colors optional) or granulated sugar

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Linda Kauppinen

Greenwood, FL

Updated on Oct 31, 2018

These are a wonderful holiday cookie to add with the traditional cookies. Topped with the coarse sprinkling sugar in holiday colors or the use of colored sugar gives this cookie a very festive appearance.

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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!

— The Test Kitchen

prep time 2 Hr

cook time 15 Min

method Bake

yield Makes 5 1/2 dozen cookies

Ingredients

1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup powdered sugar
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup vegetable shortening
2 large eggs
4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons grated orange peel
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup coarse sprinkling sugar (holiday colors optional) or granulated sugar

How To Make orange spice cookies

Step 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.

Step 2

Add flour, peel, cream of tartar, baking soda, cardamom, ginger, and salt to a separate bowl.
Step 3

Slowly add flour to sugar/butter mixture. Beat at low speed until soft dough forms.
Step 4

Cover with plastic wrap and chill 1 to 2 hours or until firm.
Step 5

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Shape dough into 1 inch balls.
Step 6

Roll balls in sprinkling sugar or granulated sugar. Place balls 2 inches apart on a parchment paper lined cookie sheet.
Step 7

Flatten balls with bottom of a drinking glass.
Step 8

Wipe the glass with a damp cloth to prevent sticking.
Step 9

Bake for 12 to 13 minutes or until light golden brown.
Step 10

Let cool for 1 minute before removing from cookie sheet. Cool completely before storing.
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