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citrus triangle cookies

Recipe by
Carolyn Babione
Reston, VA

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!

yield serving(s)
method Bake

Ingredients For citrus triangle cookies

  • 1 c
    sugar
  • 1 c
    butter, softened
  • 1
    egg
  • 1 Tbsp
    lemon zest, grated
  • 1 Tbsp
    orange zest, grated
  • 1 Tbsp
    orange juice
  • 1/4 tsp
    lemon extract
  • 2 1/2 c
    all purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp
    baking powder
  • 2 Tbsp
    multi-color decorator candies - sprinkles
  • CITRUS TRIANGLES

How To Make citrus triangle cookies

  • 1
    Cream softened butter and sugar.
  • 2
    Beat in egg, lemon and orange zest, orange juice and lemon extract.
  • 3
    Mix and add flour, baking powder and sprinkles.
  • 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.
  • 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.

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