PEILiving Spring2018

GOOD EATS

Orange Drop Cookies

These yummy cookies are a nice alternative from the ordinary. They make a wonderful treat to give for both Mother's Day and Father's Day and these cookies have a delightful flavour that will become a favourite for the whole family. Make it Special Add chocolate chips, raisins or chopped nuts. Use fresh-squeezed orange juice instead of prepared for the freshest flavour!

INGREDIENTS

METHOD

Heat oven to 400F/200°C.

2 C flour 1⁄2 tsp baking powder 1⁄2 tsp baking soda 1⁄2 tsp salt 2⁄3 C butter, softened 3⁄4 C sugar 1 egg, room temperature 1⁄2 C orange juice 2 tbs orange zest, grated

Mix together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside.

In another large mixing bowl, mix butter, sugar and egg thoroughly. Stir in orange juice and rind.

Sift dry ingredients into wet ingredients and blend together.

Drop rounded teaspoonfuls of dough about two inches apart on ungreased baking sheet.

Bake eight to ten minutes or until delicately browned on edges. Remove from cookie sheets and cool completely.

Store in an airtight container.

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