Orange-Cinnamon Sugar Cookies

  • Prep 1 hr 10 min
  • Total 2 hr 10 min
  • Ingredients 8
  • Servings 60

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 cup margarine or butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons grated orange peel
  • 1 egg
  • 2 1/2 cups all purpose or unbleached flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Steps

  • 1
    In large bowl, combine powdered sugar and margarine; beat until light and fluffy. Add orange peel and egg; blend well.
  • 2
    Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off. Stir in flour, baking soda, cream of tartar and cinnamon; mix well. Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate 1 hour for easier handling.
  • 3
    Heat oven to 375°F. On lightly floured surface, roll out 1/3 of dough at a time to 1/8-inch thickness. Keep remaining dough refrigerated. Cut with floured 2-inch cookie cutter. Place 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
  • 4
    Bake at 375°F. for 6 to 9 minutes or until edges are light golden brown. Immediately remove from cookie sheets. Cool 5 minutes or until completely cooled. Decorate as desired.

  • VANILLA SUGAR COOKIES: Omit orange peel and cinnamon; add 1 teaspoon vanilla.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Cookie
Calories
60
Calories from Fat
25
Total Fat
3g
5%
Saturated Fat
1g
5%
Cholesterol
4mg
1%
Sodium
60mg
3%
Potassium
10mg
Total Carbohydrate
7g
2%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Sugars
3g
Protein
1g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
2%
2%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
0%
0%
Iron
0%
0%
Exchanges:
1/2 Starch; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 1/2 Fat;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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