ORANGE-CARDAMOM ICEBOX COOKIES

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M-m-m-m! Tired of ordinary, ho-hum cookies? If so, then treat your taste buds to these Orange-Cardamom Icebox cookies! They are yummy! I've lost count of the times I've made them, since I discovered this recipe in "The Daily Oklahoman" newspaper about two years ago. Preparation time: 2 hours and 10 minutes. Includes 2 hours for chilling dough in the refrigerator.

Provided by Joje in Oklahoma Ci

Categories Dessert

Time 17m

Yield 60 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 13

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Ingredients

1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
1 cup butter flavor shortening
1 egg
1/4 cup light corn syrup or 1/4 cup regular pancake syrup
1 tablespoon freshly grated orange rind
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon orange extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/4 teaspoons cardamom
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Steps:

Combine sugar and shortening in large bowl.
Beat at medium speed of electric mixer until well blended.
Add egg, syrup, orange peel, vanilla and orange extract.
Beat until well blended and fluffy.
Combine flour, cardamom, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon.
Add gradually to creamed mixture at low speed.
Mix until well blended.
Divide dough in half.
Roll each half into a 12-inch long log.
Wrap and chill 4 hours or until firm.
Heat oven to 375°F.
Grease baking sheets with shortening.
Place sheets of foil on counter for cooling cookies.
Cut rolls into 1/4-inch slices.
Place 1 inch apart on prepared baking sheets.
Bake at 375° for 7 to 9 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned.
Do not overbake.
Cool 2 minutes on baking sheet.
Remove cookies to foil to cool completely.
Makes about 5 dozen cookies.

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Tamika Wizzard

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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover oranges.

Siva Indian

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I'm so glad I found this recipe. These cookies are now my go-to dessert for any occasion.

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These cookies are the perfect balance of sweet and tart. The orange and cardamom flavors really complement each other.

Bobby Delawder

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I love the way these cookies look. They're so festive and colorful.

Aye Asan

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These cookies are perfect for any occasion. I've made them for parties, potlucks, and even just as a snack for myself.

Shena Comedy

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I've tried a lot of orange cardamom cookies before, but these are by far the best. They're so flavorful and delicious.

Loy Ramson

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These cookies are so easy to make, and they're always a hit with my family and friends.

Dddd Ssst

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I love that these cookies are made with real orange zest and cardamom. It really gives them a unique and delicious flavor.

Collin Frend

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These cookies are the perfect combination of sweet and tangy. The orange and cardamom flavors are perfectly balanced.

Charlene strydom

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I'm not usually a big fan of orange-flavored desserts, but these cookies changed my mind. They're so good!

Brody Rice

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I followed the recipe exactly and the cookies turned out perfectly. They're so light and fluffy, and the orange and cardamom flavors really shine through.