Chocolate-Dipped Orange Cookies

 

DESSERT

 

Total Time: 40 mins

Prep Time: 30 mins

Cook Time: 10 mins

Yield: 36 servings

Dish Size: Lid-It®

 

This is a favorite holiday cookie recipe from my Taste of Home temp-tations® Holiday Cookbook.

 

INGREDIENTS

 

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • ½ cup confectioners’ sugar
  • 1 tsp grated orange peel
  • 1 tsp orange extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 6 ounces dark chocolate candy coating
  • ½ cup chopped almonds, toasted

  

Directions

 

  1. In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners’ sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in orange peel and extract. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. 
  2. Divide dough into 36 pieces; shape each into a 2½-inch rope. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased temp-tations® 13x9 inch Lid-Its®. Bake in a preheated 350ºF oven for 10-12 minutes or until set. Cool 2 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. 
  3. In a microwave, melt candy coating; stir until smooth. Dip ends of cookies into coating; allow excess to drip off. Sprinkle with almonds. Place on waxed paper and let stand until set. Store in an airtight container.