Orange & Spice Cutout Cookies Recipe

Name: Orange & Spice Cutout Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 1-1/2 cups sugar; 1 large egg; 2 tablespoons dark corn syrup; 4 teaspoons grated orange zest; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves; 4 cups confectioners' sugar; 3 tablespoons meringue powder; 5 to 6 tablespoons warm water; Assorted decorations: raisins, cranberries and sprinkles

Servings: persons

1 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
1 large egg
2 tablespoons dark corn syrup
4 teaspoons grated orange zest
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
4 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons meringue powder
5 to 6 tablespoons warm water
Assorted decorations: raisins, cranberries and sprinkles

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0. 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.
2
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
3
. Bake 10-12 minutes or until edges are light golden. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
4
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.

1656

kcal

Calories

Fat

298

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter, softened, 1-1/2 cups sugar, 1 large egg, 2 tablespoons dark corn syrup, and more.

Yes, Orange & Spice Cutout Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Orange & Spice Cutout Cookies

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