Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 cup salted butter (2 sticks) (softened)
  • 1/2 tsp pure orange extract
  • 1/2 tsp pure almond extract
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 large orange (zested)
  • 1 3/4 cup powdered sugar (divided)
  • 2 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts

Instruction

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F and line 2 standard baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Cream together the butter, orange, almond, vanilla extracts with 3/4 cup powdered sugar for 5 minutes, stopping to scrape the bowl periodically.
  • Mix in the orange zest at the end.
  • Add the flour and salt mixing until the dough comes together. The dough will be somewhat chunky and crumbly.
  • Stir in the nuts by hand.
  • Divide the dough evenly and roll into approximately 1.5 inch balls. Place onto the baking sheet. Bake for 25 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and immediately roll in the remaining 1 cup powdered sugar. Repeat, if needed until all are completely covered, 
  • Cool completely, store in an airtight container at room temperature.