Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 3/4 cups sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 egg yolks, divided
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 3 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 3 1/2 cups flour

Method

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Grease 2 cookie sheets.
  • In a large bowl, beat together butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes. Beat in eggs, then one egg yolk. Scrape down the sides of the bowl. Beat in vanilla and orange juice.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together milk and baking soda. Beat in milk mixture and flour in 3 alternating additions.
  • Turn dough out onto a floured surface. Roll dough into a long, 3/4-inch thick log. Cut the log into 3-inch pieces. Shape each piece into an S shape.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together remaining egg yolk and 1 teaspoon of water. Brush egg wash over tops of cookies. Bake until cookies are golden brown, 20-30 minutes.