Description
Get ready to bring a burst of citrus joy to your holiday baking with these Easy Christmas Cookies with Orange Juice! This delightful recipe combines the bright flavors of fresh orange juice and zest, creating cookies that are soft, sweet, and irresistibly fragrant. Perfect for holiday gatherings or as a sweet treat for yourself, these cookies will quickly become a festive favorite among family and friends. Their unique twist on traditional cookies makes them both vibrant and memorable. Easy to make and fun to decorate, these cookies are sure to add a splash of cheer to any occasion!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon grated orange peel
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup fresh-squeezed orange juice
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- Grated peel from 1/2 orange
- 1–2 tablespoons fresh-squeezed orange juice
- 1 tablespoon melted unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat together the sugar and softened butter until fluffy. Add grated orange peel and egg; mix well.
- Gradually add dry ingredients while pouring in fresh orange juice; stir until just combined.
- Scoop dough into 1-inch balls and place them on a baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for approximately 10 minutes, until lightly golden around the edges.
- Cool on a wire rack before icing with a mixture of powdered sugar, grated orange peel, orange juice, and melted butter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg