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Can a cookie taste like spring? Not only do I think so but I happen to have the recipe! Cookies can really be any flavor and carry so many different ingredients. Many times, I’ll bulk up a cookie and chock it full of my favorite things. But sometimes using only the essentials and a few perfect flavors is all you need. These cookies are the essence of bright orange zest which is also just a cheery reminder of spring!
This recipe makes a large batch, about 4-5 dozen. As usual, they freeze perfectly but they’re usually eaten before you even get a chance!
Watch how to make these citrus orange cookies:
Citrus Glazed Orange Cookies
These cookies bring the lightness and zest of orange to a sweet treat. Using simple ingredients, this recipe is bursting with the tangy taste of spring.
Ingredients
For the cookies
- 16 tbsp (2 sticks) unsalted butter room temperature
- 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup fresh orange juice
- 4 tbsp orange zest
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 cup buttermilk
For the citrus frosting
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter melted
- 2 tbsp fresh orange juice
- 1 tbsp orange zest
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cup sifted powdered sugar
Instructions
For the cookies
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, 3-5 minutes.16 tbsp (2 sticks) unsalted butter, 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
- Add eggs, one at a time.2 large eggs
- Mix in orange juice, zest, and vanilla extract.⅓ cup fresh orange juice, 4 tbsp orange zest, 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Add the flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.3 ¾ cups all-purpose flour, ½ tsp kosher salt, 1 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp baking soda
- With the mixer running on low, add the buttermilk.1 cup buttermilk
- Finish mixing by hand to ensure the batter is evenly mixed.
- Using a tablespoon-sized cookie scoop, place cookies on parchment-lined baking sheets.
- Bake in preheated oven 10-12 minutes until just set.
- Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking pan for 5 minutes. While cooling, prepare the frosting.
For the frosting
- Mix together the butter, orange juice, orange zest, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar until smooth. Add more juice or sugar to achieve the correct consistency.2 tbsp unsalted butter, 2 tbsp fresh orange juice, 1 tbsp orange zest, ½ tsp vanilla extract, 2 cup sifted powdered sugar
- While the cookies are slightly warm, dip tops in frosting or spoon one teaspoon over each cookie.
- Allow to cool and dry to touch then enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookieCalories: 129kcal
YUMMMMY!!
Thank you❤
Delicious cookies!