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Orange Sugar Cookies

Deliciously Soft Orange Sugar Cookies Bursting with Flavor

These Orange Sugar Cookies are quick, easy to make, and bursting with citrus flavor, perfect for any gathering.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Butter Softened
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Essential for sweetness
  • 1 pinch Salt Enhances flavor
  • 1 large Egg Room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons Grated Orange Zest Fresh zest is key
  • 3 tablespoons Fresh Orange Juice Enhances orange flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Extract Adds citrus flavor
  • 3 cups All-Purpose Flour Avoid overmixing
For the Icing
  • 1 cup Confectioners' Sugar For sweetness and smooth finish
  • 2 tablespoons 2% Milk Adjust for consistency
  • few drops Orange Food Coloring Optional for visual appeal

Equipment

  • Electric mixer
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Cookie Cutters
  • Baking Sheets
  • cooling rack

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter, sugar, and salt using an electric mixer on medium speed for 5-7 minutes until light and fluffy.
  2. Incorporate the egg, orange zest, orange juice, and lemon extract to the butter-sugar mixture and mix on low speed until combined.
  3. Gradually add the all-purpose flour, blending just until incorporated to avoid tough cookies.
  4. Divide the dough into two disks, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  5. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out dough to ¼-inch thickness and cut out shapes with cookie cutters.
  6. Bake shaped cookies on greased baking sheets for 8-10 minutes until lightly browned.
  7. Cool cookies on a rack and prepare icing by mixing confectioners' sugar, milk, and food coloring until smooth.
  8. Once cooled, ice cookies and let it set before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.3mg

Notes

Chilling the dough is essential for maintaining shape and ensuring thick cookies. Use fresh ingredients for the best results.

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