These cookies are by far "The Best" Sugar Cookies I have ever had, and the amazing flavor is in the secret ingredient :) I guarantee if you do make them, you will never use another recipe. Try them and see for yourself! They are delicious plain or decorated with frosting, or glaze and holiday jimmies or sprinkles or colored sugar granules. You can substitute lemon or lime peel in place of the orange peel if you wish. They are all awesome! You can easily double this recipe to make a larger amount of cookies for the holidays! The amount of cookies really depends on the size of the cutters you use, so it is only a guesstimate. The cooking time is for 2 sheets of cookies.
07With a floured rolling pin, roll out the dough to about 1/4" thick on a very lightly floured surface.
08Make into desired shapes using cookie cutters. (I dip my cutters in flour before cutting each cookie, so they don't stick). If you don't have cookie cutters, you can use the bottom of a glass instead. Brush off any excess flour before putting them on the cookie sheet, if there is any.
09Place cookies on ungreased cookie sheet about 2" apart. You may use parchment paper if you like.
10Bake for 8 minutes (or you may preheat the oven to 300, and bake for 10 minutes).
11Let cookies cool on wire racks.
12Decorate.
13Store in a covered plastic container, or cookie tin.