Orange Juice Cookies
Brighten up your dessert table with these delightful Orange Juice Cookies, a zesty treat bursting with citrusy freshness! Made with freshly squeezed orange juice and fragrant orange zest, these soft, pillowy cookies are infused with the vibrant essence of sunny oranges. A touch of creamy butter and vanilla extract adds depth, while the optional sweet orange glaze elevates each bite with a glossy, tangy finish. Perfect for quick baking—ready in just 25 minutes—they're an ideal choice for any occasion, from afternoon snacks to holiday cookie trays. Serve these tender citrus cookies with a cup of tea or as a refreshing dessert, and watch them disappear in no time! Keywords: orange juice cookies recipe, citrus desserts, quick cookie recipes, orange glaze cookies, easy baking ideas.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cups granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 0.25 cups orange juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for optional glaze)
- 2 tablespoons orange juice (for optional glaze)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Beat in the egg, orange juice, orange zest, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix.
Using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop, drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers are still soft. Avoid overbaking.
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 2-3 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
For an optional glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar and orange juice in a small bowl until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cookies and allow it to set before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
133 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 4.3 g | 6% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.6 g | 13% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 19 mg | 6% | |
| Sodium | 58 mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 22.0 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.9 g | ||
| Protein | 1.4 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 4 mg | 0% | |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 21 mg | 0% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
