Orange Vanilla Cookies

2 cups (4 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 cup confectioners powdered sugar
2 tsp. vanilla bean paste
2 Tbsp. grated orange zest
pinch of salt
1/3 cup cornstarch
3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

1. In a mixing bowl, fitted with paddle attachment, add butter and powdered sugar. Beat on low speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
2. Add vanilla bean paste and orange zest and beat to combine.
3. In a separate bowl, sift together salt, cornstarch and flour.
4. Add flour mixture to cookie dough. Beat until just combined.
5. Refrigerate cookie dough for 30 to 40 minutes until easy to handle.
6. Using a medium-size scoop, divide cookie dough into 36 pieces.
7. Roll each piece of cookie dough between your palms to form a ball.
8. Place all cookie balls on 2-3 baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
9. Return to fridge to chill for an additional 10-15 minutes.
10. Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
11. Bake cookies, one baking sheet at a time for 12 minutes until barely golden.
12. Let cookies cool completely on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.

Source: Imperial Sugar
Submitted by Jen M.