Spicy Orange Diamonds
Delight your taste buds with Spicy Orange Diamonds, a unique cookie recipe that elevates classic citrus flavors with a bold kick of warming spices. These buttery, tender treats are infused with fresh orange zest and juice, perfectly complemented by hints of cinnamon, ginger, and a touch of cayenne for a subtle heat. Each diamond-shaped cookie is baked to golden perfection and dusted with a delicate layer of powdered sugar for an irresistible finish. With only 20 minutes of prep time and a brief 15-minute bake, these aromatic cookies make an impressive yet easy addition to your dessert table. Perfect for holidays, gift-giving, or anytime you’re craving a citrus-spice combination, Spicy Orange Diamonds will quickly become a favorite in your baking repertoire!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon fresh orange zest
- 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon ground ginger
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 0.25 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and cayenne pepper.
In another bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Beat in the egg, orange zest, and orange juice until well combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface. Roll it out to about 1/4 inch thick.
Using a knife or a pizza cutter, cut the dough into diamond shapes (you can create this effect by cutting parallel diagonal lines).
Carefully transfer the diamond-shaped pieces to the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 1 inch of space between each.
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, dust the cookies lightly with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2110 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 58.5 g | 75% | |
| Saturated Fat | 30.4 g | 152% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 344 mg | 114% | |
| Sodium | 1160 mg | 50% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 374.4 g | 136% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.9 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 185.8 g | ||
| Protein | 32.4 g | 65% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 98 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 12.3 mg | 68% | |
| Potassium | 452 mg | 10% | |
*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.
