Nona'S Not-So-Sweet Sugar Cookies

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   In small bowl, sift together dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, soda; set aside.

2. 2

   Grate oranges to remove rind.

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   After grating, squeeze juice; set aside.

4. 4

   Cream together butter and sugar.

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   Blend in orange rind and fresh orange juice.

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   Add dry ingredients slowly and mix well.

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   wrap in plastic wrap and chill for at least 1 hour (I usually chill longer).

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   Roll out on well-floured pastry cloth or cutting board. Use flour to keep the dough from sticking to fingers, board, etc.

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   Cut cookies with assorted cookie cuttesr.

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    Place on an ungreased cookie sheet.

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    Sprinkle with sugar, etc. (or whatever) before baking.

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    Bake at 400u00b0 for 5-7 minutes. Be careful, as these can go from almost done to burnt very quickly.

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    Makes approx 6 doz cookies, depending on the size of your cut-outs. I've never timed the prep process, as it's done in 2 stages.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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