Orange Frosted Cookies Recipe

Orange Frosted Cookies Directions

Preheat your oven.

In a large mixing bowl beat the butter until softened.
Add the vanilla and powdered sugar. Add the flour and salt and mix just until blended.
Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
Divide the dough into thirds and roll out to about 1/8 " thickness on lightly floured surface.
Cut out with cookie cutters and place 2" apart on ungreased cookie sheet and bake for the allotted time or until lightly browned.
Transfer to wire rack to cool completely before frosting.
In a clean mixing bowl beat the butter until fluffy. Add the powdered sugar and orange extract. Beat until smooth.
Frost the top of cookies and place on wire rack. In a small saucepan melt the butter and chocolate.
Drizzle over top of frosted cookies and let set to harden.
Sprinkle with sliced almonds if desired immediately after drizzling with the chocolate.

Makes About: 48 Cookies