Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with these Easy Christmas Cookies with Orange Juice, a delightful treat that combines traditional holiday flavors with a refreshing citrus twist. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for last-minute baking, making it ideal for holiday gatherings, cookie exchanges, or just enjoying at home. With a soft and chewy texture, these cookies are sure to impress family and friends alike. Drizzled with a sweet orange glaze, they not only taste fantastic but also look beautiful on any dessert table. Enjoy the joy of baking and create lasting memories this holiday season!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
- 3/4 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon grated orange peel
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup fresh-squeezed orange juice
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- Grated peel from 1/2 orange
- 1–2 tablespoons fresh-squeezed orange juice (for glaze)
- 1 tablespoon melted unsalted butter (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add grated orange peel, egg, and orange juice to the butter mixture; mix well.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients into the wet mixture; stir until just blended.
- Drop tablespoons of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for about 10 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- While cooling, prepare the glaze by mixing powdered sugar, orange peel, and juice; drizzle over cooled cookies.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approx. 30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg