Chewy Tangerine Cookies

Name: Chewy Tangerine Cookies
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: about 3 dozen.
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/2 cup dark corn syrup; 1 large egg; 1 tablespoon grated tangerine or orange zest; 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon salt

This recipe represents my Scandinavian heritage. The blend of spices and hint of tangerine have made these cookies a favorite to serve with a mug of hot coffee.

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup dark corn syrup
1 large egg
1 tablespoon grated tangerine or orange zest
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. In a small saucepan, bring corn syrup to a boil; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Beat in egg and tangerine zest. Combine the flour, baking soda, cloves, nutmeg and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until easy to handle.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with floured 2-1/2-in. cookie cutters. Place 1 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until edges are firm. Remove to wire racks to cool.