Slice & Bake Orange Spice Wafers

Name: Slice & Bake Orange Spice Wafers
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 3/4 cup sugar; 3/4 cup packed brown sugar; 1 large egg; 2 tablespoons light corn syrup; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 2 teaspoons ground ginger; 2 teaspoons grated orange zest; 1/4 teaspoon each ground allspice, cloves and nutmeg; Additional sugar, optional

11 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground ginger
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1/4 teaspoon each ground allspice, cloves and nutmeg
Additional sugar, optional

Directions

1

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and corn syrup. Combine the flour, baking soda, ginger, orange zest, allspice, cloves and nutmeg; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.
2

Shape into four 6-in. rolls; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate overnight.
3

Unwrap and cut into 1/8-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased
4

. Sprinkle with additional sugar if desired.
5

Bake at 400° for 5-6 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.