Thursday, November 5, 2009

Lebanese Orange Cookies

What you will need:

1/3 c. cooking oil
1/2 c. butter, softened
1/3 c. sugar
1 tbsp. orange juice
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
2 c. all-purpose flour
3/4 c. sugar
1/3 c. honey
1/3 c. finely chopped walnuts (didn't use because Scottie is allergic)

In mixer bowl, beat cooking oil into butter until blended, beat in sugar. Add orange juice, baking powder and baking soda, mix well. Add flour, a little at a time, to make a soft dough. Shape dough into 2-inch ovals and place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden. Cool pastries on rack.

(I did 20 Minutes, you want them a little hard so they aren't too soft when you dip them in the honey)

Meanwhile, in a saucepan, combine the 3/4 cup sugar, honey and 1/2 cup water, bring to a boil, boil gently, uncovered for 5 minutes. Dip cooled pastries into the warm syrup. Sprinkle immediately with nuts. Dry on wire rack. Makes 2 1/2 to 3 dozen cookies.
- recipe from Cooks.com


Enjoy, and see you all on the 22nd of November at my house for ITALIAN NIGHT! -Angie

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