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.
Servings: 48
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
Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 129kcal