Orange-Scented Chocolate Thins
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Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 cup butter flavor all-vegetable shortening
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon orange zest
1 teaspoon orange extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon cardamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Chopped toasted hazelnuts -- optional
In a medium bowl, beat shortening and sugar at high speed with an electric
mixer until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add zest and extracts, beating
well.
In a medium bowl, combine flour, cocoa, cardamon, salt, and cinnamon, sift.
Gradually add flour mixture to shortening mixture, beating on low speed until
mixture is combined. Shape dough into a 1 1/2 x 14-inch log. Wrap in
parchment paper. Refrigerate for 2 hours.
Preheat oven to 350ยบ. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
Slice dough into 1/4-inch-thick cookies. Roll edges in chopped toasted
hazelnuts, if desired. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes. Cool on pan for 5 minutes.
Remove from pans, and cool completely on wire racks. Store in an airtight.
Source:
"Paula Deen's Holiday Baking 2008 pg 73"
Yield:
"5 dozen"
Sugar Says:
People are like stained glass windows: They sparkle and shine when the sun is
out,
But when the darkness sets in, their true beauty is revealed only if there is
a light shining from within.
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