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Holiday Sugar Cookies

Classic cut-out sugar cookies that are flavor enhanced with orange peel

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Time:

Hands On: 15 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes

Servings:

Makes 42 cookies (1 cookie each)
Ingredients
  • 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup Fleischmann'sŪ Original-stick, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar, divided
  • 2 teaspoons grated orange peel
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg
  •   PAMŪ Butter No-Stick Cooking Spray
  •   Candied sugars or colored sprinkles, optional
Directions
  1. Combine flour, baking soda and salt in medium bowl; set aside. Beat Fleischmann?s and 3/4 cup of the granulated sugar in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add orange peel and vanilla; mix well. Blend in egg; beat 1 minute. Gradually add flour mixture, beating on low speed after each addition until well blended. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap. Refrigerate 1 hour, or until chilled.
  2. Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray baking sheets with cooking spray; set aside. Roll out dough to 1/4-inch thickness on lightly floured surface. Cut into desired shapes, using assorted 3-inch cookie cutters. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup granulated sugar. Place 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets. Sprinkle with candied sugars, if desired.
  3. Bake 6 to 8 minutes, or until lightly browned. Remove from baking sheets to wire racks. Cool completely. Store in airtight container at room temperature.

Cook's Tips
Royal Icing Recipe - 2 Tablespoons meringue powder, 1/4 cup warm water and 3 cups confectioners? sugar.

Mix meringue powder and water until powder dissolves; add sugar.

Tint with food coloring to your desired color.

Refrigerated in air-tight container for up to 2 weeks



Nutrition Facts

Amount per Serving
Calories
55
% Daily Value*
Total fat
3%
2 g
Saturated fat
2%
0 g
Cholesterol
2%
5 MG
Sodium
2%
51 MG
Carbohydrate
3%
9 g
Dietary fiber
1%
0 g
Sugars
0%
5 g
Protein
1%
1 g
Vitamin A
2%
Vitamin C
0%
Calcium
0%
Iron
1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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