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Why I Love This Citrus Glazed Orange Cookie Recipe
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!
Follow These Tips
Serving & Storage
To serve – Serve once the glaze has set so it is glossy but not sticky. These are lovely on a spring dessert tray or with an afternoon cup of coffee.
To store – Store in a single layer until the glaze firms, then stack with parchment in an airtight container for up to 5 days in the fridge. Freeze glazed or unglazed cookies for up to 2 months. Glaze may lose a bit of shine, but taste will be unaffected.
Other Cookie Recipes to Try
- Chocolate-Covered Cherry Cookies
- Candy Bar Cookies
- Chocolate Waffle Cookies
- Pecan Tassies
- Chocolate & Dulce de Leche Sandwich Cookies
- Pumpkin Whoopie Pies
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Citrus Glazed Orange Cookies
Ingredients
For the cookies
- 16 tablespoons (2 sticks) unsalted butter room temperature
- 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup fresh orange juice
- 4 tablespoons orange zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup buttermilk
For the citrus frosting
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cup sifted powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
- Make the batter: In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, 3-5 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time. Mix in orange juice, zest, and vanilla extract. Add the flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. With the mixer running on low, add the buttermilk. Finish mixing by hand to ensure the batter is evenly mixed.16 tablespoons (2 sticks) unsalted butter, 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar, 2 large eggs, ⅓ cup fresh orange juice, 4 tablespoons orange zest, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 3 ¾ cups all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 cup buttermilk
- Form the cookies: Using a tablespoon-sized cookie scoop, place cookies on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake in the preheated 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes until just set. Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking pan for 5 minutes.
- While the cookies are cooling, make 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 tablespoons unsalted butter, 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice, 1 tablespoon orange zest, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, 2 cup sifted powdered sugar
- Finish: While the cookies are slightly warm, dip the tops in frosting or spoon 1 teaspoon over each cookie. Allow to cool and dry to the touch, then enjoy!
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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