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1 c butter
1 c sugar
2 egg yolks
rind of 1/2 orange (I use rind of whole orange) grated
1/2 t nutmeg
1 t vanilla
2 oz brandy
3 3/4 c flour
1 egg white Cream butter; add sugar
gradually, continuing to cream. Add egg yolks, orange rind, nutmeg, vanilla, and brandy. Mix well. Slowly add flour until mixture becomes a workable dough. Roll out and cut with christmas cookie cutters, brush with egg
white and decorate (sprinkles, almonds, nuts, etc.). Bake at 375-400 F for approx. 10 mins. Note: Use UNSALTED butter; do not add salt; don't put the dough in fridge before cutting cookies. |
