Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of these delightful Orange Sugar Cookies! With their soft and chewy texture, each cookie bursts with the refreshing essence of fresh oranges. Perfect for any occasion, from casual gatherings to festive celebrations, these cookies are a crowd-pleaser that will leave everyone wanting more. Topped with a sweet orange glaze, they add a pop of color to your dessert table. Easy to make and incredibly versatile, you can customize them with various decorations or enjoy them plain. Experience the joy of baking with this simple recipe that guarantees delicious results every time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup softened butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 4 teaspoons grated orange zest
- 1/3 cup orange juice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- For the glaze: 1 cup confectioners' sugar, 2 tablespoons milk, optional orange food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add salt, egg, orange zest, orange juice, and lemon extract; mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until combined.
- Spoon or scoop dough onto parchment-lined baking sheets, leaving space between cookies.
- Bake for about 10 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Cool on wire racks.
- For the glaze, combine confectioners' sugar and milk in a small bowl; drizzle over cooled cookies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg