Orange Refrigerator Cookies Recipes

Steps:

• Combine the orange zest, granulated sugar, confectioners' sugar, rosemary and salt in a food processor and process, scraping the bowl occasionally, until the mixture is sandy and turns orange, about 1 minute. Add the butter and process until creamy, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the egg yolks and process, scraping the bowl occasionally, until combined, about 1 minute. Add the flour and process until smooth, about 1 minute. (The dough will be very soft.)
• Divide the dough between 2 sheets of plastic wrap. Using the plastic to help you, shape each into a 10-inch-long log. Wrap and refrigerate until firm but not hard, 1 hour.
• Unwrap and reshape each into a smooth, even cylinder. Wrap again tightly and refrigerate until very hard, at least 2 hours or overnight.
• Position racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven; preheat to 350 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Lightly beat the egg white in a small bowl. Unwrap 1 log and brush all over with some of the egg white, then sprinkle with 1 tablespoon sanding sugar. Using a sharp knife, slice into 1/4- to 1/2-inch-thick rounds. Arrange 2 inches apart on one of the prepared pans. Repeat with the second log of dough.
• Bake, switching the pans halfway through, until the cookies are golden around the edges, 20 to 24 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes on the pans, then transfer to racks to cool completely.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg, orange zest, lemon zest and extracts. In another bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture., Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto parchment-lined baking sheets. If desired, top with orange peel strips., Bake 6-8 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

Steps:

• In a large bowl, cream the butter, shortening and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, orange juice, orange zest and extracts. Combine the flour, salt, baking soda and baking powder; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in pecans. Shape dough into four 5-in. rolls; wrap each in plastic. Refrigerate for 3-4 hours or until firm., Unwrap and cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 9-10 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Steps:

• in large bowl, cream butter and sugar.add egg and orange rind.mix well.
• sift together flour, salt and baking soda.
• add to creamed mixture --
• on a floured surface, knead dough till smooth --
• shape into 2 rolls about 1 1/2" in diameter.and flatten tops to make an oval shape.
• wrap in waxed paper and chill overnight.in refrigerator.
• preheat oven to 375* --
• grease and flour a cookie sheet.
• add food coloring to 1/4 cup granulated sugar.
• to make desired orange color.
• roll dough in colored sugar and slice 1/4" thick.
• arrange on cookie sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes.
• to prepare ICING:.
• mix powdered sugar and orange juice.
• brush cookies with icing --
• let cool.

Steps:

• Cream shortening and then gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy.
• Add egg and beat well.
• Add evaportated milk, orange rind and vanilla and beat well.
• Combine flour, baking powder and salt.
• Add to creamed mixture aznd beat well.
• Shape dough into two 12"x2" retangles.
• Place pecan halves, lengthwise, down the center of each rectangle.
• Fold the sides of the dough tightly over the pecans.
• Wrap logs in waxed paper and chill at least 2 hours.
• Cut dough into 1/4 inch slices and place on an ungreased cookie sheet.
• Bake at 350 degrees F for 5- 10 minutes or until lightly browned.
• Cool cookies on wire racks.

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• In a large bowl, cream together the butter, white sugar and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg until well blended. Mix in 1 teaspoon orange zest and 2 tablespoons orange juice. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; stir into the orange mixture. Mix in cranberries and if using, walnuts, until evenly distributed. Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets. Cookies should be spaced at least 2 inches apart.
• Bake for 12 to 14 minutes in the preheated oven, until the edges are golden. Remove from cookie sheets to cool on wire racks.
• In a small bowl, mix together 1/2 teaspoon orange zest, 3 tablespoons orange juice and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Spread over the tops of cooled cookies. Let stand until set.