Sugarcoated Meltaways

Name: Sugarcoated Meltaways
Ingredients: 1/2 cup orange juice; 1 tablespoon grated orange zest; 3/4 cup butter, softened; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 tablespoon cold water; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips; 1 cup finely chopped walnuts; Additional sugar

11 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1/2 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
3/4 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cold water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup finely chopped walnuts
Additional sugar

Directions

1

In a small bowl, combine orange juice and zest; set aside. In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in water and vanilla. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in chocolate chips and walnuts.
2

Roll into 1-in. balls. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased
3

. Bake at 325° for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.
4

Strain reserved orange juice. Dip cookies in juice, then roll in additional sugar. Let dry. Store in an airtight container.