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Part two of the cookies made with oranges ! I actually used the same base dough recipe that I use for my chocolate chip cookies. Originally, I was thinking about putting white chocolate chips in these, but I don't really like them, so why do that ? I would basically be making cookies just to give away. Instead, I chose to frost these with a light glaze with vanilla and orange zest. The result is a bright, light cookie that is a nice contrast to most of the overly sweet cookies served during the holidays.

                                                                                   

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2 sticks butter (1 cup) softened3 oranges, zested and juiced (juice should not be more than 1/2 cup)2 eggs1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 cup brown sugar1 cup white sugar1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon salt3 3/4 to 4 cups all purpose flour


For the glaze: 3 tablespoons orange zest 3 tablespoons orange juice 1 tablespoon white vanilla extract3 cups powdered sugar 
Preheat oven to 350. Cream together the butter, orange zest and juice, and eggs. Add vanilla and sugars, and mix well. Slowly add dry ingredients. Consistency of the dough should be like play dough, not sticky to the touch, but not try. Form into 1 inch balls and drop onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake for 8-10 minutes just until golden brown. Remove to cooling rack to cool. Mix together glaze ingredients and frost. Let frosting dry completely before storing.