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Orange Sugar Cookies with Orange Glaze

Orange Sugar Cookies with Orange Glaze

Jacklin Altman
These soft orange sugar cookies are flavored with real orange zest and topped with a glossy fresh orange glaze for the perfect bright, citrusy treat.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 28 cookies
Calories 174 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Stand Mixer or Hand Mixer
  • Oven
  • Cookie Sheet

Ingredients
  

Cookies
  • cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 2 teaspoons orange zest zest of 1 large orange
  • cups sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
Orange Glaze
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tbsp freshly squeezed orange juice
  • ½ teaspoon orange zest about ⅓ of an orange

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and baking powder; set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Mix in the egg and vanilla, then stir in the orange zest.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until a soft dough forms.
  • Roll the dough into 1.5-tablespoon balls and place them on a parchment-lined or silicone-lined baking sheet.
  • Chill the rolled dough balls in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
  • Bake at 350°F for 12–15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  • Let the cookies cool completely on a cooling rack.
  • To make the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, orange juice, and orange zest until smooth and pourable.
  • Spoon or drizzle the glaze over the cooled cookies.
  • Zest fresh orange over the tops for decoration if desired.
  • Allow the glaze to set for at least 30 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 174kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 23mgSodium: 102mgPotassium: 21mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 214IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 9mgIron: 1mg
Keyword dessert, cookie, holiday, orange, christmas
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