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Soft Orange Sugar Cookies

Soft Orange Sugar Cookies that Melt in Your Mouth

These Soft Orange Sugar Cookies are a delightful blend of citrus flavors, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Butter Essential for a rich, tender cookie; do not substitute for texture.
  • 1 cup Sugar Provides sweetness; can be reduced slightly for a less sugary bite.
  • 1 pinch Salt Balances the sweetness; absolutely necessary for flavor.
  • 1 large Egg Binds the dough; can be replaced with a flax egg for a vegan option.
  • 1 tablespoon Grated Orange Zest Adds aromatic citrus flavor; fresh zest is best.
  • 2 tablespoons Orange Juice Contributes moisture and tang; opt for fresh juice for best taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Extract Enhances the orange flavor; optional but recommended.
  • 3 cups All-Purpose Flour Provides structure; gluten-free flour can be used.
For the Icing
  • 2 cups Confectioners’ Sugar Crucial for making the icing; should not be substituted.
  • 2-4 tablespoons 2% Milk Helps achieve the right icing consistency; can swap with almond milk.
  • as needed Orange Food Coloring Optional for color; can be omitted.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Rolling Pin

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cream together butter, sugar, and salt until light and fluffy. Add egg, orange zest, orange juice, and lemon extract, mixing until combined.
  2. Gradually incorporate flour until just combined. Divide dough into disks, wrap in plastic, and chill for at least 1 hour.
  3. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  4. Roll out chilled dough to ¼ inch thick. Use cookie cutters to cut shapes and place on baking sheets.
  5. Bake for 8-10 minutes until lightly golden around edges. Let cool on sheets before transferring to a wire rack.
  6. While cookies cool, whisk together confectioners’ sugar and milk until smooth. Add food coloring if desired.
  7. Decorate cooled cookies with icing and allow to set before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. For longer storage, freeze between layers of parchment paper in an airtight container for up to 3 months.

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