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Orange Basil Cookies

Ingredients
1/3cupbutter
9ozcream cheese
1eachegg, yolk
1tablespoonorange, juice
18ozorange cake mix
1teaspoonorange, zest, grated
1cupraisins
1/2cupwalnuts, chopped
2tablespoonbasil, dried

Directions:

Mix together the butter, cream cheese, egg yolk and orange juice. Add dry cake mix; stir in orange zest, raisins, walnuts and basil. Chill dough.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees; butter cookie sheets. Roll chilled dough into 1/2-inch balls and place on cookie sheets. Flatten each ball with a fork. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes.

For a bit of artistry, attach a small paper or silk leaf using a dab of confectioner`s sugar icing.

Makes 6 to 7 dozen.

Variation: Lemon cake mix and 1 tablespoon frozen orange juice concentrate can be substituted for the orange cake mix and orange juice.




 

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