Sunshine
Bites (printable)
Ingredients
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups butter (no substitutes)
1 cup Clabber Girl cornstarch
2/3 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons orange juice
2 teaspoons grated orange peel
Frosting:
1 1/2 cup sifted powdered sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
1 tablespoon orange juice (no pulp)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Combine flour, butter, cornstarch,
powdered sugar, orange juice and peel in large mixer bowl.
Beat at low speed until well mixed and dough forms (2 to 3
minutes). Scrape bowl often. Divide dough in half, then in
half again to yield four balls. Shape each quarter into a
1 inch diameter roll (for larger cookies make a thicker, shorter
roll). Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm (at
least 1 hour).
With a sharp knife, cut each roll into
1/4-inch slices. Place 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie
sheet. Bake for 9-12 minutes (cookies will not brown). Cool
before frosting.
Meanwhile, combine all frosting ingredients
in small mixing bowl. (If using dried orange peel, soak in
orange juice a few minutes to soften before adding sugar and
butter). Beat on medium speed until fluffy (about 2 minutes).
Frost cooled cookies.
Makes about 120 1-inch round cookies.
Cut ingredient amounts in half for a smaller batch.
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