ORANGE & SPICE CUTOUT COOKIES
I've been making these cookies since I was a little girl. When my mother retired from baking the holiday cookies and passed the mantle on to me, she also passed along this recipe. In time, I will give it my young niece. Just the smell of them takes me back to when I was a little one, just like she is now. -Lisa Rocco-Price, Bronx, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 55m
Yield 3 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg, corn syrup and orange zest. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt and cloves; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Divide dough in half., On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion of dough into a 9-in. square. Cut into 18 rectangles, 3x1-1/2-in. each. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake 10-12 minutes or until edges are light golden. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For icing, in a large bowl, combine confectioners' sugar, meringue powder and enough water to reach a piping consistency. Beat on high speed with a portable mixer 10-12 minutes or on low with a stand mixer 7-10 minutes or until peaks form. Frost cookies. Using a #3 round tip, pipe designs on cookies; decorate as desired.
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Njabulo Njabs
[email protected]These cookies are so easy to make. They're perfect for a last-minute holiday treat.
Simon Mendez
[email protected]I love the orange flavor in these cookies. They're a great way to brighten up a winter day.
Bailey Keiser
[email protected]These cookies are a great way to show your holiday spirit. They're festive and delicious!
Ahmad J
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect combination of sweet and spicy. They're sure to be a hit at your next party.
Umesh Sth
[email protected]I've been making these cookies for years and they're always a hit. They're a classic recipe that everyone loves.
Betty Anne Sayers
[email protected]I made these cookies for my friends and they loved them. They're a great gift idea.
Wicked lord Shenanigans
[email protected]These cookies are a great way to use up leftover oranges.
Peter Macro
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. These cookies are now a family favorite.
tharanga piyadarshni
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect holiday treat. They're festive and delicious!
Aiden Rinearson
[email protected]I would definitely make these cookies again. They were easy to make and they tasted great!
Amanda Mullen
[email protected]Overall, I thought these cookies were just okay. They weren't bad, but they weren't anything special either.
Zavanna Sheppard
[email protected]These cookies were a bit dry, but the flavor was good.
Nokukhanya Skosana
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the cookies to hold their shape, but they still tasted great.
Feri Jonga
[email protected]These cookies were a little too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved them.
Hamayo malik
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of orange-flavored desserts, but these cookies were surprisingly good. The spices really balanced out the orange flavor.
Mary Vanelkan
[email protected]These cookies are so easy to make and they taste amazing! I'll definitely be making them again.
Som Waiba
[email protected]I made these cookies for a bake sale and they sold out in no time! Everyone loved them.
Anita Clothier
[email protected]These cookies are delicious! The orange flavor is subtle and the spices add a nice warmth.
Musa Bello Hamidu
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times now and they're always a favorite. They're soft and chewy with the perfect amount of spice.
PalAsh Sikder
[email protected]These cookies were a hit at my holiday party! They were so easy to make and turned out beautifully. The orange and spices gave them a wonderful flavor.