Orange Cookies with Sweet Orange Glaze
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4.6
Orange Cookies with Sweet Orange Glaze
Description
Orange Cookies with Sweet Orange Glaze highlight the use of fresh orange zest and juice incorporated directly into the cookie dough and the glaze. The dough includes common baking ingredients like flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, butter, and egg, with the orange elements providing distinct citrus notes. The cookies are scooped and baked until lightly browned around the edges, resulting in a tender yet slightly crisp cookie. The glaze made from powdered sugar, orange zest, and juice adds a sweet and tangy finishing layer that complements the citrus flavor.
The cookies balance sweetness with the bright acidity of orange, making them flavorful without being overwhelming. Baking at 350 degrees Fahrenheit and careful mixing ensures the right texture. The glaze enhances moisture and appearance, making these cookies suitable for dessert plates, tea time, or gifting.
Suggestions from the notes include substituting orange zest and juice with lemon, lime, or grapefruit to vary the flavor profile, or adding mini chocolate chips to infuse a chocolate-citrus combination. The dough can be refrigerated for up to two days or frozen in scooped balls for long-term storage, allowing flexibility for baking schedules. Fully baked and iced cookies can also be frozen for up to three months, with proper layering between sheets, making this recipe adaptable for make-ahead dessert needs.
Ingredients
For the Cookies:
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons orange zest
- 1 cup butter unsalted
- 2 tablespoons orange juice fresh
- 1 egg
For the Sweet Orange Glaze:
- 1½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- orange juice fresh
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line two baking pans with parchment paper or silicone baking mats; set aside.
- Make the Cookies: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In a small bowl, combine the the sugar and orange zest, rubbing them together with your fingers until the zest is completely incorporated into the sugar.
- Using an electric mixer on medium speed, cream together the butter and the orange zest-infused sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the egg and orange and mix until combined, scraping the sides of the bowl as needed. Reduce the mixer speed to low and gradually add the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. If the dough seems a little on the soft side, refrigerate it for up to 30 minutes.
- Using a medium cookie scoop (or 2 tablespoonfuls), scoop out the dough and roll them into balls, placing them 2 inches apart on the prepared cookie sheets. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until very lightly browned around the edges, but still pale in the middle. Let cool for 5 to 10 minutes on the cookie sheet, and then remove to a cooling rack to cool completely.
- Make the Sweet Orange Glaze: Whisk together the powdered sugar, orange zest, and enough orange juice to achieve the desired consistency (less juice for a thicker glaze, more for a thinner one). Spread glaze over top of the cooled cookies, and allow to set at room temperature for at least 30 minutes. Store at room temperature in an airtight container (divide layers with wax paper so the cookies don't stick together).
Notes
- Orange zest and juice can be swapped with lemon, lime, or grapefruit to change the citrus flavor.
- Incorporate up to 1 cup of mini chocolate chips for an orange-chocolate twist.
- Dough can be refrigerated covered for up to 2 days before baking; allow 20 minutes at room temperature before scooping.
- Freeze scooped dough balls on baking sheets, then store in freezer bags for up to 3 months; bake directly from frozen with adjusted bake time.
- Fully baked and glazed cookies freeze well if layered with parchment and stored airtight for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 24cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 180 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 180kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 27mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 28mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 38mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 250IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.6
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