Sardinian Papassini Cookies

01Method

1. 1

   Heat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. 2

   Mix the thawed orange juice concentrate with the water to dilute it.

3. 3

   Work the butter into the flour until the mixture has a coarse, crumbly texture. Stir in the walnuts, sugar, raisins, the diluted orange juice, orange zest, and salt, bringing everything together by hand. If the dough remains sticky, incorporate additional flour until it is manageable.

4. 4

   On a lightly floured surface, flatten the dough into a square. Cut out diamond or square shapes and place them on ungreased baking sheets.

5. 5

   Bake in batches until the edges turn golden, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer to a rack and allow to cool for 15 to 20 minutes.

6. 6

   While the cookies cool, whisk together the powdered sugar and milk to make a glaze. Spread the glaze over the cooled cookies and finish with a scattering of sprinkles.