Orange Snowballs

Directions

1. 1
   In a big mixing bowl beat the butter with an electric mixer on medium to high heat for 30 seconds.
2. 2
   Add powdered sugar; beat until combined; beat in orange juice until combined.
3. 3
   Beat in as much flour as you can with the mixer; stir in any remaining flour and 1 tablespoons shredded orange peel with a wooden spoon.
4. 4
   Shape dough into 1 1/4-inch balls; roll in granulated sugar; place balls 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
5. 5
   Bake at 325 for 15 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned; let cool on cookie sheet for 5 minutes.
6. 6
   Meanwhile, in a food processor or blender combine 3/4 cup sugar and 2 teaspoons orange peel; cover and process or blend until mixture is combined.
7. 7
   Roll warm baked cookies in the sugar mixture.
8. 8
   Transfer cookies to a wire rack and let cool.