Christmas Orange and Cinnamon Cookies
It’s the holiday season already! Can you believe it? I put up the tree, and some decorations….Of course we had to have something baking in the oven to go along with the Christmas vibe. Lovely orange and cinnamon flavors together….it reminded me of Christmas potpourri. Along with the tree, an apple cinnamon candle burning and the cookies in the oven….it really felt festive. Except that we have no snow. And it’s not freezing outside. (hehehe *insert evil cackle here*) Though even *I* will admit that I miss the snow on Christmas. But just the 2 days…the rest of the time, I am perfectly content without the cold, ice, snow and slush. Anyway, back on topic: Cookies! I’m hoping to put up a new cookie recipe every day for the next few days. I want to share my cookie tray with all of you, and hopefully give you some ideas for your own holiday sweets this year. Tried and true, I hope you enjoy them as much as we do! 
Ingredients:
1 cup sugar
1 cup shortening (I used plain, but I think butter flavored would be good too)
1 egg (size large)
2 teaspoons vanilla
zest from one orange
1/4 cup orange juice (from the orange we zested)
2 1/2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
cinnamon sugar (about 1/3 cup sugar and 3 tablespoons cinnamon)
Preparation:
Preheat oven to 350º F (160º C).
Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Beat 1 cup sugar with the shortening, egg, vanilla and orange zest.
Add the orange juice, flour, soda and salt and stir until well combined.
Shape dough into walnut sized balls.
Roll in cinnamon sugar and press onto prepared cookie sheets with a glass dipped in cinnamon sugar.
Bake 10-15 minutes–until lightly golden.
*This recipe makes about 4-5 dozen cookies
Orange and cinnamon sounds like a nice combination.
Thanks Kevin! I really liked the way the flavors paired.
My fiance and I made these last night for him to take into the office. They were fabulous! It’s so nice to find something other than chocolate once in a while. Thanks a bunch!
Hi Jackie! I’m SO glad you liked them! I totally agree with you about the chocolate…I mean, heck I love chocolate. I could eat it everyday if I wasn’t worried about not being able to move from my bed ever again. lmao BUT, that being said, it’s nice to have a change of pace.
hey there. I just came across this recipe searching for an Orange christmas cookie. I made these last night and they are fantastic. I made 10 different kinds of cookies this year and these are by far my favorite. They have made their way onto my “must-make” list for next season! merry christmas!
Hi Andrea! I am so glad you enjoyed them!! A very Merry Christmas to you and yours.
Hi! Found your website looking for something different to make. My kids and I made these and they are yummy! Definitely keepers! Thanks for posting such great recipes;)
Hope you had a Merry Christmas!
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