Polvorones de Naranja (Orange "Dusts" Cookies)

These cookies aren't quite the same as Mexican wedding cookies and are somewhat more dense in texture. I adapted this recipe from the "Mexico the Beautiful Cookbook", and I must say, 25 minutes is far too long of a cooking time at 400 degrees F for any cookie, which is what the cookbook recommended. Made this for a Halloween/Dia de los Muertos potluck. It's not terribly scary nor is it made to look scary.

Orange Tea Cookies

Ingredients

3 c. all purpose flour

1 c. unsalted butter, chilled and cut into chunks

1/2 c. organic granulated sugar

1/2 c. powdered sugar + more for sprinkling

1/4 c. fresh orange juice

2 large egg yolks

zest from 2 large oranges

Directions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

1. In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine egg yolks, orange juice, sugar, and zest. On low setting, add flour and unsalted butter. Mix until well combined and there aren't visible chunks of butter.

2. On a lightly floured surface (I used a bit of powdered sugar instead of flour), roll out dough to 3/4" thickness and cut out into 1 1/2" to 2 1/2" rounds.

3. Place cookie rounds on a greased baking sheet, parchment paper, or a Silpat-lined baking sheet. Bake for 7 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden brown.

4. Let cook on a rack before dusting with powdered sugar.