Red, White and Blue Cookies

Directions

In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder and cinnamon.

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In a large bowl, using an electric mixer set on medium, beat butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar until fluffy.

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Beat in egg, walnuts and orange juice.

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Gradually beat in flour mixture.

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Shape dough into a ball; wrap in plastic wrap. Chill for 30 minutes.

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On a floured surface, divide dough into 3 equal sections.

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Knead red food coloring into 1 dough section; knead blue food coloring into another section. Leave the remaining section plain.

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Line a 9- x 5-inch loaf pan with parchment or waxed paper.

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Line the bottom of the prepared pan with blue dough.

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Top blue dough with plain dough.

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Top plain dough with red dough.

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Cover pan with foil and freeze for 20 minutes.

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Preheat oven to 350F.

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Lightly grease 2 baking sheets.

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Remove dough from pan.

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Using a large knife, slice dough into 1/4-inch-thick slices.

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Place slices on prepared baking sheet.

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Bake until firm to the touch, 10-12 minutes.

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Place baking sheets on wire racks; cool slightly. Transfer cookies to racks; cool completely.

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