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Orange Sugar Cookie Pumpkins: A Festive Treat to Share!

Orange Sugar Cookie Pumpkins
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Delicious and festive orange sugar cookies shaped like pumpkins, perfect for sharing during the fall season.

Ingredients

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  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups white sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Orange icing for decoration
  • Green sprinkles for decoration

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth.
  4. Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, almond extract, orange zest, and orange juice.
  5. Gradually blend the dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
  6. Roll the dough into small balls and shape them into pumpkin forms.
  7. Place the cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  8. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden.
  9. Let cool before decorating with orange icing and green sprinkles.

Notes

  • For a more intense orange flavor, add more orange zest.
  • These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
  • Feel free to use different colors of icing for a fun twist!

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Find it online: https://howeats.com/orange-sugar-cookie-pumpkins-recipe/