Cajeta Thumbprint Cookies

Adding orange extract and orange zest to the dough gives these soft and tender cookies a subtle citrus flavor. Perfect for the holidays!

2 servings

⅕ stickCrisco® Butter Flavor All-Vegetable Shortening Baking Sticks

⅕ tablespoonswater

⅕ cupgranulated sugar

⅕ cupfirmly packed light brown sugar

⅕ teaspoonorange extract

zest of 1 orange

⅕ teaspoonkosher salt

⅕ cupsPillsbury BEST™ All Purpose Flour

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Beat shortening, water, sugars, orange extract, orange zest, and salt at medium speed with an electric mixer 3 to 5 minutes until creamy.
Add flour; beat until blended.
Shape dough into 1-inch balls (about 1 tablespoon per ball).
Places 2 inches apart on parchment paper-lined baking sheets.
Press thumb or end of a wooden spoon into each ball, forming an indentation. Chill for 20 minutes.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Bake 15 minutes or until bottoms are light golden brown. Cool on baking sheets 10 minutes. Squeeze ½ teaspoon cajeta into each indentation.