Infused with the bright, citrusy aroma of fresh orange zest and a hint of tangy orange juice, these Orange Sugar Rollouts are the perfect baked treat for any occasion. This versatile recipe creates buttery, tender cookies with just the right amount of sweetness, ideal for cutting into festive shapes with your favorite cookie cutters. With a soft, rollable dough that's easy to work with, these cookies are perfect for decorating with icing or enjoying plain for a simple yet satisfying dessert. Ready in under 30 minutes of active prep time and yielding up to 24 cookies, these orange-flavored delights bring a refreshing twist to classic sugar cookies. Whether you're baking for holidays, parties, or an afternoon treat, these zesty rollouts will quickly become a family favorite.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and orange zest until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract and orange juice until combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
Divide the dough into two portions, flatten each into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out one portion of the dough to about 1/4 inch thickness.
Use cookie cutters to cut the dough into desired shapes and transfer to the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
Repeat with the remaining dough, re-rolling scraps as needed.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Decorate as desired, or enjoy them plain!
Calories |
4069 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 209.1 g | 268% | |
| Saturated Fat | 117.1 g | 586% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 875 mg | 292% | |
| Sodium | 1809 mg | 79% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 518.2 g | 188% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.0 g | 50% | |
| Total Sugars | 204.3 g | ||
| Protein | 55.7 g | 111% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 182 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 21.1 mg | 117% | |
| Potassium | 738 mg | 16% | |
*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.