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Christmas Cookies with Orange Juice

Christmas Cookies with Orange Juice for a Zesty Twist

These Christmas Cookies with Orange Juice add a zesty twist to your holiday baking, perfect for gatherings with sweet citrus notes.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 7 minutes
Total Time 39 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Creates the perfect structure to keep your cookies light and fluffy.
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder Acts as a leavening agent.
  • 1 pinch salt Balances sweetness and enhances flavor.
  • ½ cup unsalted butter Softened but cool to the touch.
  • ½ cup granulated sugar Sweetens the dough and promotes browning.
  • 1 egg Binds all ingredients together.
  • ⅓ cup fresh orange juice Provides bright and lively flavor.
  • 1 orange zest Intensifies the orange flavor.
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup confectioners’ sugar Sweetens the glaze.
  • 2 tablespoons additional melted butter Adds richness to the glaze.
  • 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice For the glaze.
  • 1 orange zest For a citrusy finish.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • electric mixer
  • cookie scoop
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together granulated sugar and softened butter until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the egg until fully incorporated.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture, alternating with fresh orange juice, mixing until just combined.
  6. Scoop the dough into balls, placing them about 2 inches apart on the baking sheets.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are lightly golden.
  8. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5-7 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  9. In a medium bowl, whisk together confectioners’ sugar, orange zest, fresh orange juice, and melted butter until smooth.
  10. Spread the glaze over cooled cookies and let set for about 20 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 23mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 9gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.2mg

Notes

For best flavor, use freshly squeezed orange juice and ensure butter is soft but cool.

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