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Orange "Zookies"

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 tsp tsp baking soda
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 cup cup butter, softened to room temperature
  • 1/2 cup cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 tsp orange extract
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Zest of two medium oranges (~1 Tbsp)
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Orange "Zookies"

Time: 15 minutes prep, 10 minutes cook
Servings: 36 cookies
 

Directions

  1. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Sift flour, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
  3. Cream butter and sugars in the stand of an electric mixer or beat by hand. Once creamy, beat in egg and extracts.
  4. Working in batches, add the flour mixture to wet mixture, scraping down sides of bowl if needed. Once all the flour has been fully incorporated, fold in orange zest.
  5. Bake for 10 minutes until just slightly underdone. Enjoy!
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Summary

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Zesty little bites that would make the perfect afternoon snack!

Comments

  • John Spottiswood
    September 21, 2011
    These look really tasty. Thanks for sharing!
    • Foodessa
      September 19, 2011
      Any citrus blessed cookie gets my vote ;o)
      Thanks for sharing this treat.

      Flavourful wishes,
      Claudia