1 cup lard OR
1/2 cup shortening and 1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup sugar
2 large egg yolks
1/4 cup orange juice
Peel of 2 oranges, grated
4 cups all purpose flour
powdered sugar for dusting
Preheat oven to 400°.
In a large bowl beat the lard (or butter/shortening mixture) until light and fluffy. Add sugar a little at a time and beat until thoroughly mixed. Add yolks, orange juice, orange peel, Stir in flour with a spatula.
On a floured surface, roll out the dough to a thickness of 3/4" thick. Cut out 2 1/2" circles and place on a greased baking sheet. Re-roll the scraps and continue until all dough is used.
Bake 25 minutes or until the cookies begin to brown lightly around the edges. Transfer to a rack to cool, then arrange on a platter and sprinkle with the sugar through a fine sieve.
Posted: 7/18/2009 9:37:42 AM