Orange Sugar Bells
Serves: 6
Jonathan Flatley
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
54
Spice
57
Sweetness
50
Sourness
41
mins
Prep time (avg)
5.2
Difficulty
Ingredients:
1 cup
Shortening1 cup
Butter3 cup
White Sugar1
Egg1 tbsp
Milk1 tsp
Orange Zest1 tsp
Vanilla Extract2 cups
All-Purpose Flour1.5 tsps
Baking PowderDirections:
1
In large bowl beat shortening and butter or margarine until butter is softened
2
Add the sugar and beat until fluffy
3
Add the egg, milk, orange peel, and vanilla and beat until well mixed
4
Add flour and baking powder and mix well
5
Cover and chill about 30 minutes or until easy to handle
6
Shape dough into two 8-inch long rolls
7
Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for several hours or overnight
8
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
9
Cut rolls into 1/4-inch slices
10
Place on ungreased cookie sheet
11
On the bottom half of each slice, place a cherry for the bell clapper
12
Fold in the sides of the slice, overlapping at the top and slightly covering cherry
13
Pinch in the sides to form a bell shape
14
Bake for 12-14 minutes or until done
15
Remove and cool on wire rack