Orange Spice Trees Recipe

Name: Orange Spice Trees
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1 cup sugar; 3/4 cup Land O Lakes Butter, softened; 1 Land O Lakes Egg (yolk only); 1 tablespoon molasses; 1 tablespoon orange juice; 1 cup powdered sugar; 2 tablespoons Land O Lakes Butter, softened; 2 teaspoons freshly grated orange zest; 2 to 3 teaspoons orange juice

Servings: persons

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup sugar
3/4 cup Land O Lakes Butter, softened
1 Land O Lakes Egg (yolk only)
1 tablespoon molasses
1 tablespoon orange juice
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons Land O Lakes Butter, softened
2 teaspoons freshly grated orange zest
2 to 3 teaspoons orange juice

1
Combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, allspice and pepper in bowl; mix well.
2
Combine sugar and 3/4 cup butter in another bowl.
3
Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy.
4
Add egg yolk, molasses and orange juice; continue beating until well mixed.
5
Add flour mixture; beat at low speed until well mixed.
6
Divide dough in half; wrap each in plastic food wrap.
7
Refrigerate 1 hour or until firm.
8
Heat oven to 350F.
9
Roll out dough, one-half at a time (keeping remaining dough refrigerated), on lightly floured surface to 1/4-inch thickness.
10
Cut with 1 3/4- and 3 1/2-inch tree-shaped cookie cutters.
11
Place 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.
12
Bake 9-11 minutes or until set.
13
Cool completely.
14
Combine powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons butter and orange zest in bowl.
15
Beat at low speed, gradually adding enough orange juice for desired frosting consistency.
16
Place frosting in small resealable plastic food bag.
17
Snip 1/8-inch off 1 corner.
18
Pipe frosting onto 1 large tree in zig-zag design.
19
Immediately place 1 small tree on top of frosting.
20
Repeat with remaining cookies.

950

kcal

Calories

Fat

135

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger, and more.

Yes, Orange Spice Trees falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Orange Spice Trees

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