Orange Cardamom Icebox Cookies

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M-m-m-m! Tired of ordinary, ho-hum cookies? if so, then treat your taste buds to these orange-cardamom icebox cookies! they are yummy! i've lost count of the times i've made them, since i discovered this recipe in

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Steps

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Combine sugar and shortening in large bowl.

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Beat at medium speed of electric mixer until well blended.

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Add egg , syrup , orange peel , vanilla and orange extract.

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Beat until well blended and fluffy.

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Combine flour , cardamom , baking powder , baking soda , salt and cinnamon.

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Add gradually to creamed mixture at low speed.

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Mix until well blended.

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Divide dough in half.

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Roll each half into a 12-inch long log.

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Wrap and chill 4 hours or until firm.

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Heat oven to 375f.

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Grease baking sheets with shortening.

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Place sheets of foil on counter for cooling cookies.

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Cut rolls into 1 / 4-inch slices.

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Place 1 inch apart on prepared baking sheets.

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Bake at 375 for 7 to 9 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned.

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Do not overbake.

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Cool 2 minutes on baking sheet.

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Remove cookies to foil to cool completely.

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Makes about 5 dozen cookies.

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Ingredients

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granulated sugar, butter flavor shortening, egg, light corn syrup, orange rind, vanilla, orange extract, all-purpose flour, cardamom, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon