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In a medium bowl, mix together flour, cocoa, and salt.
In a small bowl, combine sugar and orange zest. The best way is
to use your fingers to rub the sugar and zest together and
release the zest essential oils, you’re basically making orange
sugar. Once the sugar and zest are combined, set aside. {This
sugar would make a great gift all on it’s own.}
In a large bowl, beat together butter and orange sugar until pale
and fluffy. Add vanilla and orange extract/juice; mix to combine.
Add flour mixture in two additions, mixing until just combined
after each addition.
Form dough into a rectangle and place between two sheets of
waxed paper. Using a rolling pin, flatten dough to ¼ inch thick.
Place dough in refrigerator and chill for at least 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line baking sheets with
parchment or a Sil-Pat.
Cut out cookie dough using a 2inch cookie cutter. Place on
prepared baking sheets. Sprinkle with decorative sugar if
desired.
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