Ingredients

The following ingredients have 11 Servings
  • 3 3/4 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 1/3 cups unsalted butter (softened (not melted))
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • Preserves (flavors of your choice)

Instruction

  • Cream the butter and sugar, add the egg yolk, then slowly add the orange juice.
  • Slowly add in the flour until combined.
  • Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Measure out dough in level teaspoons to ensure uniform sizing. Roll balls in your hands to smooth, place on cookie sheet.
  • Use your thumb or pointing finger to gently press the center of the cookie, forming an indent. Bake for 10 minutes.
  • Remove from oven, fill indents with preserves, lemon or lime curd, marmalade, or even apple butter. Return to oven and bake 5-6 minutes more, do not let them get brown.
  • Cool on wire racks. Sprinkle with powdered sugar if desired.