Orange Slice Cookies

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup chopped dried orange slices

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
2. In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; stir into the creamed mixture until just blended.
3. Stir in the chopped dried orange slices. Drop dough by teaspoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheets.
4. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in preheated oven, or until golden brown. Cool on wire racks.

Interesting Facts

• Orange Slice Cookies are a great way to use up leftover dried orange slices.
• These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
• You can also add other dried fruits to the cookie dough, such as cranberries or cherries.