Citrus Slice 'n Bake Cookies

Name: Citrus Slice 'n Bake Cookies
Prep time: 45 min
Total time: 3 h 10 min
Yield: 48 cookies
Ingredients: Cookie; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar; 3/4 cup Land O Lakes® Butter softened; 1 large Land O Lakes® Egg; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 2 teaspoons lemon extract; 1 teaspoon freshly grated orange zest; Sugar; 1/4 cup sugar; 4 drops yellow food color; 2 drops red food color

The flavors of orange and lemon shine in this delicate butter cookie recipe.

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45 min

Prep Time

03 hrs 10 min

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Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 ¹/₄ cups powdered sugar

³/₄ cup Land O Lakes® Butter, softened

1 large Land O Lakes® Egg

1 teaspoon baking powder

¹/₂ teaspoon salt

¹/₄ teaspoon baking soda

2 teaspoons lemon extract

1 teaspoon freshly grated orange zest

Sugar

¹/₄ cup sugar

4 drops yellow food color

2 drops red food color

How to make

STEP 1

Combine all cookie ingredients in bowl. Beat at low speed, scraping bowl often, until well mixed.
STEP 2

Divide dough in half. Shape each half into 6x1 1/2-inch log. Wrap each in plastic food wrap. Refrigerate at least 2 hours until firm.
STEP 3

Combine sugar and yellow food color in bowl. Stir until well mixed. Remove 2 tablespoons sugar; add red food color to remaining sugar. Stir until well mixed.
STEP 4

Heat oven to 375°F.
STEP 5

Cut logs in half lengthwise with sharp knife. Roll 2 halves in yellow sugar and 2 halves in orange sugar. Cut into 1/4-inch slices. Place 1 inch apart onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake 7-10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool completely.