citrus triangle cookies

11 Pinches
Reston, VA
Updated on Dec 31, 2013

My daughter and I often bake 15 - 20 different kinds of cookies for the holidays. These Citrus Triangles are different from the average cookie - a pleasant citrus taste, sprinkles for color and easy to make. A family favorite on the cookie tray!

prep time
cook time
method Bake
yield Makes 5 dozen

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest, grated
  • 1 tablespoon orange juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon lemon extract
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 tablespoons multi-color decorator candies - sprinkles
  • CITRUS TRIANGLES

How To Make citrus triangle cookies

  • Step 1
    Cream softened butter and sugar.
  • Step 2
    Beat in egg, lemon and orange zest, orange juice and lemon extract.
  • Step 3
    Mix and add flour, baking powder and sprinkles.
  • Step 4
    Divide dough in half and form each half into a 8" long roll. Flatten sides to form a triangle on wax paper - easy! Refrigerate until firm - about 2 hours or overnight.
  • Step 5
    Cut rolls into 1/4" slices and place 1" apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 8 -10 minutes at 375 until edges are lightly browned.

Discover More

Category: Cookies
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Ingredient: Flour

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