Orange Cookies

Contributed byMildred Tuttle
Pile of orange cookies with glossy icing and curled zest garnish on a white plate.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter or margarine, softened
  • 2 cup confectioners' sugar (divided)
  • 1 1/4 cup flour
  • 3/4 cup cornstarch
  • 3 tablespoon orange juice
  • 1 teaspoon orange peel (opt.)
Yield: 36 Cookies
Prep Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes

Instructions

Combine butter and 1/2 cup sugar until fluffy. Beat in flour and cornstarch until well mixed. Wrap and refrigerate at least 2 hours. Preheat oven to 325°. Roll dough in 1-inch balls. Place on ungreased sheet. Bake 8 to 10 minutes. Firm by golden. Cool and remove to a rack. In small bowl, mix remaining 1 1/2 cups sugar and 3 tablespoons orange juice. Makes 1 cup glaze. Place wax paper under rack and spoon on glaze. Let dry. These freeze well. 3 dozen. 

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