Zutaten für Orange Sugar Cookies
- 1 cup (2 sticks) shortening
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- Vanilla Extract
- 1 tablespoon orange zest (finely grated orange peel)
- All Purpose Flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Baking Soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- Green Sugar Crystals
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Zubereitung von Orange Sugar Cookies
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream together the shortening and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Use an electric mixer on medium speed.
- Beat in the egg until well combined.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and orange zest.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to 1/8-inch thickness.
- Use a 3-inch cookie cutter to cut out cookies. Place them on the prepared baking sheets.
- Sprinkle the cookies generously with coarse sugar crystals.
- Bake for 7-8 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy your delicious orange sugar cookies! Yields approximately 5 dozen.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
12 g
Sugar
120g
Fat
20g
Carbs
22g
