Description
Delicious twisted cookies flavored with almond and citrus.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream together butter and sugar until smooth.
- Add egg, almond extract, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and orange zest. Mix well.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Divide the dough into small portions and roll each into a rope.
- Twist two ropes together to form a cookie shape.
- Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- These cookies can be decorated with icing if desired.
- For a stronger flavor, add more zest.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Twisted Christmas Cookies, Almond Cookies, Citrus Cookies, Holiday Baking