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Orange Cookies with Sweet Orange Glaze

These Orange Cookies with Sweet Orange Glaze are a zesty delight! Bursting with citrus flavor, they’re perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies:
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons orange zest
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
  • 1 large egg
For the Sweet Orange Glaze:
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest for glaze
  • fresh orange juice enough to mix into glaze

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Rubber spatula
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Cooling rack
  • Zester or Grater

Method
 

Steps:
  1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Step 2: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. Step 3: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  4. Step 4: In another mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  5. Step 5: Add the egg, orange zest, and fresh orange juice to the butter-sugar mixture and mix well.
  6. Step 6: Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients and fold until just combined.
  7. Step 7: Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  8. Step 8: Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
  9. Step 9: Cool the cookies on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
  10. Step 10: For the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, orange zest, and fresh orange juice until smooth.
  11. Step 11: Drizzle the glaze over cooled cookies and let set before serving.

Notes

  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
  • Freeze unglazed cookies for up to 3 months and glaze after thawing.
  • Reheat in a preheated oven at 300°F (150°C) for warm cookies.