Tropical Cookies

If you are looking for something a bit different to bake this year, try cookies using our wonderful Florida orange juice. Here is a recipe you will enjoy!

Tropical Christmas Cookies Ingredients:

2 1/2 cups flour
1 cup sugar           
1 cup softened butter     
1 egg   
1 tsp baking powder           
1 Tbsp vanilla
1 Tbsp orange juice       
Powdered sugar and candied cherries for garnish

Directions:

Mix all ingredients except powdered sugar and cherries, beating at low speed until well mixed (1 to 2 minutes). Divide into thirds. Chill for 1 to 2 hours or longer.

Preheat oven to 400° F. Push dough through a cookie press, or roll on floured surface to 1/4” thick and cut into shapes with cookie cutters. Place on ungreased cookie sheets and bake 6 to 10 minutes, until golden around the edges. Cool on racks.

Once cooled, sprinkle with powdered sugar and decorate with cherries. Place cookies on decorative platters surrounded by golden ribbons and pearl garlands!

Printed December 2007
Web December 2007