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Orange, Lemon, and Lime Citrus Cookies Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
1½ cups granulated sugar, divided
1 large egg
2 cups all-purpose flour
1½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 orange, zested
1 lemon, zested
1 lime, zested
Directions:
Directions:
In a small bowl, zest all the citrus. Remove about 2 teaspoons of zest and place in a separate bowl. Add ½ cup granulated sugar to the 2 teaspoons of zest. Combine with a fork and set aside.

In a mixing bowl, add butter and remaining 1 cup sugar. Beat for 1-2 minutes. Add egg and beat until combined. Add flour, baking powder and baking soda. Beat until combined. Slowly add in zest.

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Roll cookies into ¾ to 1 inch balls. Then roll them in the sugar/zest mixture, coating generously.

Place ball on cookie sheet and repeat. Using a flat bottom of a cup, press the ball slightly to form a disc. Repeat for all balls. (Optional - press a little extra sugar on the tops of the cookies.)

Bake in a 350º oven for 10-12 minutes. Remove and cool on a wire rack.

Store in a covered container for up to a week.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
Makes 48 cookies.
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
Quick and easy - can be made in less than an hour.

 

 

 

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