ORANGE SABLE COOKIES

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For busy bakers, icebox cookies are indispensable: Whenever fresh, warm treats are called for, these orange delights can be popped into the oven for an instant treat.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Yield Makes 5 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/4 cups whole blanched almonds
1 cup confectioners' sugar
12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter
3 tablespoons finely grated orange zest (2 to 3 oranges)
1 large egg
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed orange juice
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sanding or granulated sugar, for rolling

Steps:

  • Place almonds and confectioners' sugar in the bowl of a food processor. Process until mixture resembles coarse cornmeal; set aside.
  • Place butter and zest in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Beat on medium until light and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes. On low, add almond mixture; beat until combined, 10 to 15 seconds. Add egg and orange juice; combine. Add flour; combine.
  • Place two 12-by-16-inch pieces of parchment on a clean work surface. Divide dough in half. Form a rough log with each half; place on parchment. Fold parchment over dough; use a ruler to roll and press dough into 1 1/2-inch-diameter logs. Wrap. Chill for at least 3 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line two baking sheets with parchment. Spread sanding sugar in a baking pan. Unwrap logs; roll in sugar to coat. Cut into scant 1/4-inch-thick rounds; place on sheets, 1 inch apart. Bake until edges turn golden, about 15 minutes, rotating halfway through. Transfer to a wire rack to cool. Bake or freeze remaining dough. Store baked cookies in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

Robert Ricky
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I've made these cookies several times and they're always a hit. They're the perfect balance of sweet and tart.


Hope Martin
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These cookies didn't really meet my expectations.


Siham Elmouna
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! These cookies are the perfect addition to my holiday cookie platter.


Joe christopher
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These cookies were a little too sweet for my taste.


Abubakar Ansari
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I added some chopped walnuts to the dough and they were amazing!


kitten
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These cookies are so easy to make and they always turn out perfect. I love that I can make them ahead of time and freeze them.


Georgie Georgiev (hacky)
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Meh.


nehal khan
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I'm not usually a fan of orange-flavored desserts, but these cookies changed my mind. They're so light and airy, and the orange flavor is just right.


Lily Thompson
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These cookies were a hit at my party! Everyone loved them.


Jhayen Johnson
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I just made these cookies and they are delicious! The orange flavor is subtle and the cookies are perfectly crumbly. I will definitely be making these again.