Glazed Orange Spice Cookies

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These light sugary cookies are topped with a sweet orange glaze. Delicious!

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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
12 mins
Additional Time:
28 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
36
Yield:
3 dozen cookies
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 36 servings

  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves

  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • ½ cup shortening

  • ½ cup butter

  • 1 cup white sugar

  • ½ cup finely chopped almonds (Optional)

  • 3 tablespoons grated orange zest

  • 2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar

  • cup orange marmalade

  • 2 tablespoons orange juice

  • ½ cup sliced almonds for garnish (Optional)

Directions

  1. Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Combine the flour, baking powder, nutmeg, cloves, cinnamon, and salt.

  2. Beat the shortening and butter with an electric mixer until smooth. Add the sugar and beat until combined. Mix in the chopped almonds and orange zest. Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and stir until combined.

  3. Transfer the cookie dough to a lightly floured surface and roll it into a rectangle about 13 inches long. Cut the dough into 3 1/2-inch rectangles using a fluted pastry wheel or sharp paring knife. Place the cookies on an ungreased baking sheet.

  4. Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 12 minutes. Allow the cookies to cool slightly on the baking sheets, and then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

  5. Combine the sifted confectioners' sugar, the orange marmalade, and the orange juice and stir well. Spread the glaze on the cookies and garnish with sliced almonds, if desired.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

153 Calories
7g Fat
22g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 36
Calories 153
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g 9%
Saturated Fat 3g 13%
Cholesterol 7mg 2%
Sodium 52mg 2%
Total Carbohydrate 22g 8%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 16g
Protein 1g 3%
Vitamin C 1mg 2%
Calcium 21mg 2%
Iron 1mg 3%
Potassium 37mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.