Orange Oatmeal Currant Cookies
Brighten up your cookie jar with these irresistible Orange Oatmeal Currant Cookies! Featuring the perfect harmony of zesty orange zest, chewy oats, and sweet-tart dried currants, these cookies are a delightful twist on a classic oatmeal treat. With just a hint of cinnamon for warmth and softness from a balanced mix of butter and sugars, each bite delivers a burst of flavor and texture that's both nostalgic and refreshingly unique. Ready in under 30 minutes, these simple yet elegant cookies make the perfect accompaniment to afternoon tea or a cozy gift for loved ones. Indulge in the comforting aroma of fresh-baked goodness while treating yourself to a treat that's as wholesome as it is delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 piece large egg
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1.25 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1.5 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 0.75 cup dried currants
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Beat in the egg, orange zest, and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Avoid over-mixing.
Stir in the rolled oats and dried currants until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop rounds of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the centers look set.
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
161 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 8.5 g | 11% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.1 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 29 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 52 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 20.0 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.1 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.2 g | ||
| Protein | 1.8 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 13 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 69 mg | 1% | |
*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.
