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Easy Christmas Cookies with Orange Juice

Delicious Easy Christmas Cookies with Orange Juice Twist

Make these Easy Christmas Cookies with Orange Juice for a delightful and refreshing holiday treat.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 130

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup fresh orange juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 tablespoon additional orange zest
  • 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • baking sheets
  • whisk
  • Parchment Paper
  • tablespoon
  • wire rack

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 all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat together the granulated sugar and softened unsalted butter with orange zest until light and fluffy.
  4. Incorporate the egg into the creamed mixture and mix thoroughly.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the fresh orange juice.
  6. Scoop the dough and form it into balls, placing them on the prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden around the edges and soft in the middle.
  8. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  9. Prepare the glaze by whisking together the confectioners' sugar, orange zest, fresh orange juice, and melted butter.
  10. Once cooled, spread the glaze over the cookies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 130kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 0.5gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Use fresh oranges for juice and zest. Allow cookies to cool before glazing.

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