Description
These delightful Orange Cookies are bursting with citrus flavor and topped with a sweet glaze. Soft, fragrant, and perfect for any occasion, these cookies will be a hit with your family and friends.
Ingredients
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Cookies:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons orange zest (from about 2 oranges)
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2–3 tablespoons fresh orange juice (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the egg, orange zest, and orange juice until well combined.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine and Form Dough: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until a soft dough forms. Scoop tablespoon-sized amounts of dough and roll into balls.
- Bake: Place dough balls on the prepared baking sheet and flatten slightly. Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool and Glaze: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet, then drizzle with a glaze made of powdered sugar and orange juice. Allow the glaze to set before serving.
Notes
- You can add ½ teaspoon of orange extract for a stronger citrus flavor.
- Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
