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Christmas: Orange Snowballs

Source of Recipe


From "Cookies for Christmas" by Jennifer Dorland Darling






List of Ingredients



• 1 cup salted butter
  
• 3/4 cup sifted powdered sugar
  
• 2-2/3 cups all-purpose flour
  
• 1 Tbsp plus 2 tsp finely grated orange zest, divided
  
• 1 Tbsp orange juice
  
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  
• Optional: 1 tsp gold edible glitter (see note)
  






Instructions



1. Preheat oven to 325º F. In a large mixing bowl, beat butter with an electric mixer on medium speed for 30 seconds. Add powdered sugar. Beat until combined, scraping sides of bowl occasionally. Beat in as much flour as possible with mixer. Using a wooden spoon, stir in 1 tablespoon orange zest, juice and remaining flour.
   
   
2. Shape dough into 1-1/4-inch balls. Place 2 inches apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake 15 minutes, or until bottoms are lightly browned. Cool on baking sheet 5 minutes.
   
   
3. In a food processor or blender, combine granulated sugar and 2 teaspoons orange zest. Blend until mixture is combined. Stir in a little edible glitter, if using. Roll baked cookies, still slightly warm, in sugar mixture. Transfer to wire racks to cool.
   
   Makes about 40 cookies.
   
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   NOTE:
   Edible glitter can be purchased at cookware shops and well-stocked supermarkets.