JACK-O'-LANTERN COOKIES 
ORANGE COOKIE DOUGH:

1/2 c. butter (softened)
1 c. sugar
1 egg
1 tsp. orange extract
1 tsp. orange food coloring (optional)
2 c. plus 2 tbsp. flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt

1. Beat butter and sugar until fluffy.

2. Beat in egg, extract and coloring.

3. Add dry ingredients, stir vigorously.

4. Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.

CHOCOLATE COOKIE DOUGH:

1/2 c. butter (softened)
1 c. sugar
1 egg
2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
4 tbsp. cocoa
1/4 tsp. salt

1. Cream butter and sugar.

2. Beat in eggs.

3. Add dry ingredients, stir vigorously.

4. Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.

1. Roll dough 1/8 inch thick on lightly floured surface.

2. Cut 3 inch circles of chocolate dough.

3. Transfer to ungreased cookie sheet.

4. Cut 3 inch cookies of orange dough. Use paring knife to cut eyes, nose and mouth.

5. Lightly brush chocolate cookies with water. Press gently to adhere layers together. 350 oven, 15-20 minutes. 3 dozen.

 

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