Glazed Citrus Rounds

Glazed Citrus Rounds
You can never have too many hor d'oeuvre recipes, so give Glazed Citrus Rounds a try. This recipe covers 2% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One portion of this dish contains about 1g of protein, 6g of fat, and a total of 153 calories. This recipe serves 24. A mixture of lemon extract, flour, lemon zest, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. It is a good option if you're following a vegetarian diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 2 hours and 40 minutes.

Instructions

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Whisk the flour, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl. Beat the butter in a large bowl with a mixer on medium-high speed until smooth.
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Add the granulated sugar and 1 tablespoon citrus zest and beat until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Beat in the egg yolks, one at a time, then beat in the lemon and orange extracts. Reduce the mixer speed to low; add the flour mixture and beat until a soft dough forms.
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Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Scoop rounded tablespoonfuls of dough about 2 inches apart onto the prepared baking sheets. Freeze at least 30 minutes or overnight.
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Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
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Bake the cookies straight from the freezer, 1 baking sheet at a time, until the edges are set and the bottoms are lightly browned, 15 to 17 minutes.
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Let cool 3 minutes on the baking sheet, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.
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Whisk the confectioners' sugar, 2 tablespoons citrus juice and the remaining 1/2 tablespoon zest in a medium bowl until thick and smooth. (
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Add 1 more tablespoon citrus juice if the glaze is too thick.)
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Spread on the cookies; transfer to a rack and let set, about 1 hour.
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Photograph by Johnny Miller
DifficultyExpert
Ready In2 hrs, 40 m.
Servings24
Health Score0
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