Sparkling Candy Corn Cookies

Directions

1. 1
   Line bottom and sides of 9x5-inch loaf pan with waxed paper or plastic food wrap.
2. 2
   Set aside.
3. 3
   Combine butter and 1 cup sugar in bowl; beat at medium speed until creamy.
4. 4
   Add egg, orange juice, orange zest and salt.
5. 5
   Continue beating until well mixed.
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   Add flour and baking soda; beat at low speed until well mixed.
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   Divide dough into thirds.
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   Press one-third white dough evenly onto bottom of prepared pan.
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   Place another one-third dough back into same bowl.
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    Add small amount of orange food color; mix until color is well mixed.
11. 11
    Press orange dough evenly over white dough in pan.
12. 12
    Place remaining one-third dough into another medium bowl.
13. 13
    Add small amount yellow food color; mix until color is well mixed.
14. 14
    Press yellow dough evenly over orange dough in pan.
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    Cover with plastic food wrap; refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight or until firm.
16. 16
    Place 1/2 cup sugar in bowl; set aside.
17. 17
    Heat oven to 375F.
18. 18
    Invert loaf pan to remove dough.
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    Peel off waxed paper.
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    Place layered dough onto cutting surface.
21. 21
    Cut loaf crosswise into 1/4-inch slices, using sharp knife, trimming edges to make even, if necessary.
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    Cut each slice into 6 wedges.
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    Place 1-inch apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.
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    Bake 7-10 minutes or until edges are firm and bottoms are very lightly browned.
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    Cool 1 minute; remove from cookie sheets.
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    Immediately place warm cookies in bowl with sugar; roll in sugar to coat.
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    Place cookies onto cooling rack.
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    Cool completely.
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    Store in loosely covered container.