Description
Delightful Orange Cookies bring Mediterranean sunshine to your kitchen, dancing with zesty citrus notes. Crisp edges and tender centers invite you to savor a sweet slice of delicious comfort in each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups + 2 tablespoons (260 grams) all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup (150 grams) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, softened
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup (120 grams) confectioners’ sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons (15–30 milliliters) fresh orange juice
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) fresh orange juice
- 1 tablespoon (15 grams) unsalted butter, melted
Flavoring and Leavening Agents:
- 1 tablespoon orange zest (about 2 oranges)
- Zest of 1/2 orange
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 375°F (190°C) and arrange parchment paper on baking sheets for optimal cookie placement.
- In a mixing bowl, thoroughly combine flour, baking powder, and salt using a whisk, then set the dry ingredient mixture aside.
- Use an electric mixer to blend granulated sugar, softened butter, and fresh orange zest until the mixture becomes airy and smooth.
- Incorporate the egg into the butter mixture, ensuring a uniform and creamy consistency.
- Gradually fold the prepared flour mixture and orange juice into the wet ingredients, stirring minimally to maintain a tender texture.
- Delicately portion the cookie dough onto prepared baking sheets, then bake for precisely 10 minutes at 375°F until edges appear lightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool completely on the baking sheets, which helps them set and prevents breaking.
- Create a vibrant glaze by whisking confectioners’ sugar, additional orange zest, fresh orange juice, and melted butter until silky and well-integrated.
- Once cookies have cooled, generously spread the citrusy glaze across the surface, allowing it to set and create a glossy finish before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh, organic oranges for the most vibrant citrus flavor and avoid bitter white pith when zesting.
- Softened butter at room temperature ensures a smoother, fluffier cookie with better incorporation of ingredients.
- Add orange juice gradually to the confectioners’ sugar to control thickness, aiming for a smooth, drizzlable glaze that sets quickly.
- Replace butter with coconut oil for a dairy-free version, or use gluten-free flour blend for a celiac-friendly alternative.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg