Yummy Sugar Cookie Recipe

Last Christmas, I found this recipe in the Food Network magazine.  I loved the hint of orange in these cookies and the ease of the recipe.

Stars of the recipe:

• 2 sticks of unsalted


• 1/2 cup granulated sugar


• 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar (powdered sugar)


• 2 egg yolks


• 1 tsp. vanilla


• 1 tsp. orange zest


• 2 and 1/4 c. flour


• 1/2 tsp. baking powder


• 1/4 tsp. salt

Steps:

1. Beat butter, granulated sugar, and confectioners' sugar until fluffy.


2. Beat in egg yolks, vanilla and orange zest.


3. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl and then add it to butter mixture.  Stir until well incorporated.


4. Chill for 30 minutes.


5. Roll tablespoons into balls and flatten; sprinkle with coarse sugar. 


6. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes at 350 degrees.

This recipe is linked up to Colleen's Kitchen Recipe Swap.