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orange "zookies"

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Lindsay V
Southeastern, MA

These zesty little cookies (hence the name) are perfect for dessert or an after school snack. After they've cooled, place vanilla ice cream in between two and make a sandwich. I won't tell :) (Hungry for more? Check out my blog, http://schnoodlesoup.com, for recipes, humor and a ridiculously cute dog!)

(1 rating)
yield 36 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 10 Min

Ingredients For orange "zookies"

  • 2 1/4 c
    all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 tsp
    baking soda
  • pinch of salt
  • 1 c
    butter, softened
  • 1/2 c
    granulated sugar
  • 1/2 c
    brown sugar (packed)
  • 1
    egg
  • 1/2 tsp
    pure orange extract
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla
  • zest of 2 medium oranges (~ 1 tbsp)

How To Make orange "zookies"

  • 1
    Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • 2
    Sift flour, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
  • 3
    Cream butter and sugars in the stand of an electric mixer or beat by hand. Once creamy, beat in egg and extracts.
  • 4
    Working in batches, add the flour mixture to wet mixture, scraping down sides of bowl if needed. Once all the flour has been fully incorporated, fold in orange zest.
  • 5
    Bake for 10 minutes until cookies are just barely done (they are best slightly underbaked).

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