Chocolate Glazed Orange Crisps





1 1/3 cup flour

¾ cup unsalted butter (1 ½ sticks)

2/3 cup granulated sugar

1 large egg

1 ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

Finely grated zest of 1 large orange

Finely grates zest of ½ lemon



Glaze:

1 ½ ounces unsweetened chocolate

1 ¼ cup powdered sugar

1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder

¾ teaspoon light corn syrup

3-4 tablespoons hot water or coffee



Preheat oven to 375. Grease or Spray baking sheets.

Beat butter in mixing bowl until light & smooth.

Add sugar and beat until fluffy. Add egg and beat a few seconds longer.

Add vanilla and beat a few seconds longer. Gradually beat in flour until fully

Incorporated. Stir in orange and lemon zests until well mixed.

Using a spoon, drop a small amount of mixture on baking sheet. Use a knife to smooth out (you want these to be thin) Bake about 10 minutes until cookies are golden brown around edges.



To prepare glaze:

Melt chocolate in a double boiler/bowl set on top of simmering water.

Sift powedered sugar and cocoa into bowl. Stir in corn syrup and 3 tablespoons

Of hot water or coffee. Add the mixture to melted chocolate until smooth and glossy.

If you need to make it a little thiner, add an additional tablespoon of water or coffee. You want it thin, but not runny.



Glaze cookies and enjoy!!

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