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      Title: Aperol Spritz Cookies
 Categories: Cookies, Snacks, Cirrus, Booze
      Yield: 36 Cookies

    1/2 c  Unsalted butter; softened
    3/4 c  Confectioners' sugar
    1/4 ts Salt
      1 lg Egg; room temperature
    1/2 ts Orange extract
      1 ts Orange zest; grated
  1 3/4 c  A-P flour

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      2 c  Confectioners' sugar
    1/4 c  Aperol
      1 tb Orange zest; grated
           Sprinkles (optional)

  Set oven @ 375°F/190°C.

  In a large bowl, cream butter, confectioners' sugar and
  salt until light and fluffy, 3-4 minutes. Beat in egg,
  orange extract and orange zest until smooth, 1-2
  minutes. Beat in flour until incorporated.

  Using a cookie press fitted with a shaped disc, form
  cookies. Place on ungreased baking sheets 2 in. apart.
  Bake 7-8 minutes or until just set. Let cool on baking
  sheet for 5 minutes before removing to wire racks to
  cool completely.

  In a small bowl, whisk together confectioners' sugar, Aperol, and
  orange zest. Dip the top of each cooled cookie into the glaze. Top
  with sprinkles, if desired. Let sit 10 minutes or until glaze is
  set.

  Recipe by Molly Allen, Hood River, Oregon

  Recipe FROM: https://www.tasteofhome.com

  Uncle Dirty Dave's Archives

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