CHOCOLATE DIPPED ORANGE COOKIES

By gaster16

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter softened
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon grated orange rind
• 1 teaspoon orange extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 (6 oz.) package semisweet chocolate morsels melted
• 3/4 cup finely chopped toasted almonds

Preparation

Step 1

Beat butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy, gradually add powdered sugar, beating well. Stir in orange rind and extract. Gradually add flour, beating well. Cover and chill one hour. Divide dough in half. Cover and chill 1 portion. Divide remaining portion into 24 pieces, shape each piece into a 2-1/2”x 1/2” log on a lightly floured surface. Repeat procedure with reserved portion. Place cookies on baking sheet about 2” apart. Bake at 350 degrees for 12 minutes, remove to wire racks to cool completely. Dip tips of cookies in melted chocolate, and if desired chopped nuts. Place on wire racks, let stand until firm.