Orange Cutout Cookies

Ingredients

Cookies

• 1 c. butter, softened
• 1 c. confectioners sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp. orange rind, grated
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 2-1/3 cup all-purpose flour

Orange Frosting

• 1 tsp. orange rind, grated
• 3 Tbsp. orange juice
• 1/4 c. butter, softened
• 2 2/3 c. confectioners sugar, sifted

Directions

1. In a large mixing bowl, cream butter with confectioners sugar. Beat in egg.
2. Blend in the orange ride, salt and flour.
3. Chill until dough is stiff enough to handle.
4. Roll out dough 1/4 inch thick. Cut out shapes with cookie cutters and place on an ungreased baking sheet.
5. Bake at 375 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes until lightly browned at edges.
6. Remove to a cooling rack. When cool, frost with orange frosting.

Orange Frosting

In a small bowl, cream butter until soft and fluffy. Beat in confectioners sugar, orange rind and orange juice.

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This recipe was featured in the December|January 2020-2021 Rural Route. Recipe submitted by Chris Siekmann, Sheboygan County.