Orange Cookie Recipe
These orange cookies are incredibly soft and buttery, with a delightful citrus flavor from the orange zest and juice. They’re a breeze, requiring just a few basic ingredients and no time to chill the dough. Despite missing the fresh orange juice, they still deliver a fantastic citrus flavor, thanks only to the zest. Although I didn’t get to try them with the fancier glazes, they were still a hit in their plain form.
The smell of oranges in the kitchen made the baking experience more enjoyable. So, even if you’re new to orange cookies like me, give this recipe a shot it’s sure to brighten your day with its sunny flavor and easy preparation.
“Orange Cookies are soft, buttery, and bursting with citrus flavor. They’re easy to make with minimal ingredients and no chilling required.”
But my previous easy Chocolate Chip Cookies Without Chocolate Chips with a few ingredients is also very delicious.
Ingredients for the Orange Cookie Recipe
- Baking powder: Ensure it’s fresh to aid in the cookies’ rise and texture.
- Butter: Soften it to room temperature for smoother creaming. Use unsalted butter as salt is already in the recipe.
- Orange: Use fresh orange zest for a burst of citrus flavor. Consider juicing the orange afterward for added freshness.
- Powdered sugar: Sweetens and thickens the glaze. If unavailable, learn how to make powdered sugar at home.
For the Glaze Orange Cookie Recipe
- 1 cup confectioners’ sugar (120g)
- Zest of 1/2 orange
- 1 to 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
Instructions for the Orange Cookie Recipe
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
- whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
- In a large mixing bowl or using a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, beat the sugar, butter, and zest together on medium speed until light and fluffy, approximately 3 minutes.
- Add the egg to the mixture and beat until well combined.
- With the mixer on low speed, gradually add the flour mixture, alternating with the orange juice, until fully combined. Stop to scrape down the bowl as needed.
- Scoop the dough into 1 tablespoon-sized balls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake one sheet at a time for 10 minutes, or until the centers appear dry and feel firm to the touch. Allow the cookies to cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
For the Glaze Orange Cookie Recipe
- In a small bowl, whisk together confectioners’ sugar, orange zest, fresh orange juice, and melted butter until smooth.
- Spread the glaze over the top of each cooled cookie.
- Let the cookies stand until the glaze is set, approximately 20 minutes. Enjoy.
Notes for Making Orange Cookie Recipe
- To enhance the orange flavor, rub the orange zest with sugar using your fingers. This helps the zest absorb into the sugar for a more pronounced taste.
- Consider using a cookie scoop for uniform cookie size, ensuring even baking. Investing in one is worthwhile if you bake frequently.
- Allow your butter and egg to reach room temperature for smoother mixing. If your egg is cold, soak it in warm water for a few minutes to quickly bring it to room temperature.
- Be cautious with flour too much can result in dense cookies. For precise measurement, use a kitchen scale. If unavailable, fluff the flour with a spoon, then spoon it into your measuring cup and level with a knife.
- Cookie spread during baking varies based on ingredients and dough consistency. Test-bake 3-4 cookies drop rounded tablespoonfuls of dough and leave two as is, lightly flattening the other two. Observe how they spread to determine whether to flatten the dough before baking.
Do I need to refrigerate these orange cookies?
You can leave these Orange Cookie Recipe out of the refrigerator for up to two days without any issues. However, if you prefer to refrigerate them immediately, especially if they contain cream cheese, feel free to do so. For longer storage, beyond two days, it’s best to store the orange cookies in the fridge to maintain freshness.
What are orange cookies?
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Nutrition
Calories: 126kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g |
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Orange Cookie Recipe 2024
Ingredients
- 2 cups plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 255g
- 1¼ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup granulated sugar 150g
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened (113g)
- 1 tablespoon orange zest about 2 oranges
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup fresh orange juice 120ml
For the Glaze:
- 1 cup confectioners’ sugar 120g
- Zest of 1/2 orange
- 1 to 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter melted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
- whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
- In a large mixing bowl or using a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, beat the sugar, butter, and zest together on medium speed until light and fluffy, approximately 3 minutes.
- Add the egg to the mixture and beat until well combined.
- With the mixer on low speed, gradually add the flour mixture, alternating with the orange juice, until fully combined. Stop to scrape down the bowl as needed.
- Scoop the dough into 1 tablespoon-sized balls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake one sheet at a time for 10 minutes, or until the centers appear dry and feel firm to the touch. Allow the cookies to cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
For the Glaze:
- In a small bowl, whisk together confectioners' sugar, orange zest, fresh orange juice, and melted butter until smooth.
- Spread the glaze over the top of each cooled cookie.
- Let the cookies stand until the glaze is set, approximately 20 minutes. Enjoy.
