Last Christmas, I found this recipe in the Food Network magazine.  I loved the hint of orange in these cookies and the ease of the recipe.

Stars of the recipe:

• 2 sticks of unsalted
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar (powdered sugar)
• 2 egg yolks
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 1 tsp. orange zest
• 2 and 1/4 c. flour
• 1/2 tsp. baking powder
• 1/4 tsp. salt

Steps:

1. Beat butter, granulated sugar, and confectioners’ sugar until fluffy.
2. Beat in egg yolks, vanilla, and orange zest.
3. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl and then add it to the butter mixture.  Stir until well incorporated.
4. Chill for 30 minutes.
5. Roll tablespoons into balls and flatten; sprinkle with coarse sugar.
6. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes at 350 degrees.

This recipe is linked up to Colleen’s Kitchen Recipe Swap.