Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with these Easy Cookies with Orange Juice! Bursting with bright citrus flavor, these cookies are perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy evenings at home. Made with fresh orange juice and zest, they offer a delightful tang that complements their tender texture. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up a batch that everyone will love. Whether you enjoy them straight from the oven or decorate them as a fun family activity, these cookies are sure to spread joy during the holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups and 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (255g)
- 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup white sugar (150g)
- 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter (113g)
- 1 tablespoon grated orange peel (from about 2 oranges)
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup fresh-squeezed orange juice (120ml)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (120g)
- Grated peel from 1/2 orange
- 1-2 tablespoons fresh-squeezed orange juice (for icing)
- 1 tablespoon melted unsalted butter (for icing)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Beat softened butter and sugar in another bowl until fluffy, then mix in egg, orange juice, and zest.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the baking sheet, spacing them apart.
- Bake for about 10 minutes or until lightly golden around the edges.
- Cool before icing with a mixture of powdered sugar, orange juice, and zest.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (25g)
- Calories: 92
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 3.5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg