Orange Slice Cookies
🕒 Cook Time: 10 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 20 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 30 minutes
Description:
These Orange Slice Cookies are an absolute delight! Imagine baking these goodies while immersed in the cozy ambiance of Christmas music. They might not be the healthiest option on the block, but who can resist a decadent treat during the festive season? Plus, they make for fantastic gifts that spread joy and sweetness to your loved ones. A small tip: Instead of slicing the candy, try cutting it into smaller pieces for better distribution in each bite. And don’t worry about the effort; an electric mixer will make the stirring process a breeze.
Recipe Information:
- Category: Dessert
- Keywords: Lunch/Snacks, Cookie & Brownie, Oranges, Citrus, Fruit, Kid Friendly, Spring, Summer, Winter, Christmas, < 30 Mins, For Large Groups, Oven, Easy
- Servings: 60 cookies
- Yield: 60 cookies
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 cup | Sugar |
| 1 cup | Brown sugar |
| 1 cup | Shortening |
| 2 | Eggs |
| 1 tsp | Vanilla extract |
| 2 cups | All-purpose flour |
| 1 tsp | Baking powder |
| 1 tsp | Baking soda |
| 1/2 tsp | Salt |
| 2 cups | Quick-cooking oats |
| 2 cups | Flaked coconut |
| 1 cup | Chopped orange slice candies |
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):
- Calories: 91
- Fat: 4.2g
- Saturated Fat: 1.3g
- Cholesterol: 7mg
- Sodium: 53.5mg
- Carbohydrates: 12.5g
- Fiber: 0.4g
- Sugar: 7.5g
- Protein: 1.1g
Recipe Instructions:
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Cream sugars and shortening: In a mixing bowl, cream together the sugar, brown sugar, and shortening until the mixture is light and fluffy.
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Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract until well combined and the mixture is smooth.
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Stir dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, stir together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined.
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Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, stirring until just combined.
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Incorporate remaining ingredients: Stir in the quick-cooking oats, chopped orange slice candies, and flaked coconut until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
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Form dough into balls: Roll about a tablespoon of the dough into balls and place them onto a greased cookie sheet, leaving some space between each cookie for spreading.
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Bake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the cookies for about 10 minutes or until they are lightly browned around the edges.
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Cool and serve: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the cookie sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, serve and enjoy the deliciousness!
These Orange Slice Cookies are guaranteed to be a hit at any gathering, whether it’s a holiday party or a casual get-together. Their delightful citrus flavor and chewy texture will keep everyone coming back for more! So go ahead, indulge in the sweetness of these homemade treats and spread the joy of baking.
