A must-have for Christmas: a recipe for flavored cookies with whole orange slices

The aroma of citrus adds a special festive atmosphere. That's why these orange cookies are the perfect dessert for Christmas and New Year. The fruit remains intact and very juicy. Children will especially like these cookies.

The idea of making Christmas cookies with whole orange slices was published on the Instagram page of food blogger Diana Kulikovska (diana_kulikovska). The dessert will be a bright addition to your holiday table.

Ingredients:

• medium oranges - 3 pcs.
• sugar for oranges - 6/7 tbsp and water 6 tbsp.

Ingredients for the dough:

• butter - 200 g
• powdered sugar - 130 g
• flour - 350 g
• eggs - 2 pcs.

Method of preparation:

1. Cut the oranges into slices and cover with sugar and water.

2. Put on the stove to caramelize.

3. Add butter, powder, eggs, and lemon zest to the flour.

4. Grind into crumbs.

5. Knead the dough.

6. Place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.

7. Then remove the dough and divide it into 2 parts.

8. Press the circles into circles of such a size that they are larger than oranges.

9. Place the orange slices on top of the dough circles.

10. Place on a baking sheet covered with parchment.

11. Put in the oven and bake at 180 degrees for 20 minutes.

12. During this time, melt the chocolate.

13. Dip each cookie in chocolate up to halfway and put in a cool place to harden.

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