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Cut Out Orange Sugar Cookies

Cut Out Orange Sugar Cookies

Angelina
The BEST sugar cookies - cut out orange sugar cookies are flavored with orange zest and brandy for the perfect Christmas time recipe.
5 from 4 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes
Course Cookies

Ingredients 

  • 3/4 cup butter room temperature
  • 1 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • zest of 1 orange
  • 1 tbsp brandy
  • 2 1/2 cups flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Glaze

  • 1 1/2 cups confectioner's sugar
  • 2 1/2 - 3 tbsp water
  • sanding sugar for sprinkling

Instructions 

  • In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream butter and sugar with the paddle attachment until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes. Add egg and egg yolk, and beat to combine. Mix in vanilla, zest, and brandy.
  • Add flour and salt and mix on low speed until dough forms. Transfer dough to a piece of plastic wrap. Shape into a disc, cover tightly and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • On a floured surface, roll out chilled cookie dough to 1/4-inch thickness. Shape using desired cookie cutter. Transfer to prepared baking sheets and bake 8-10 minutes. Remove from oven and repeat with any remaining dough.
  • Place cookies on a cooling rack and cool completely before decorating.
  • To make the glaze, whisk together confectioner's sugar, and water until smooth. Dip cookies into glaze and sprinkle with sanding sugar.
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