Description
Orange Drop Cookies with Orange Glaze offer a delightful citrus sweetness with tender, soft, and chewy cookies bursting with fresh orange zest and juice. Finished with a smooth, tangy orange glaze, these cookies provide a perfect balance of bright flavor and sweetness, ideal for sharing or enjoying anytime you crave a sunny, citrusy treat.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 1 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- Zest of 1 large orange (about 1 tablespoon)
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Orange Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 to 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice (adjust for consistency)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: Start by creaming the softened butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, fresh orange zest, and juice until fully combined. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just incorporated, being careful not to overmix.
- Shape the Cookies: Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop small mounds of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Leave enough space in between to allow spreading. Slightly flatten each mound with your fingers to encourage even baking and shape.
- Bake to Perfection: Bake the cookies in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove when the edges are lightly golden, but the centers remain soft. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
- Prepare the Orange Glaze: Whisk powdered sugar with fresh orange juice until smooth and glossy. Adjust the consistency by adding more juice for a thinner glaze or more powdered sugar for a thicker coating suitable for dipping or drizzling.
- Glaze the Cookies: Once the cookies have cooled completely, drizzle or dip each one into the glaze. Place them back on the wire rack and allow the glaze to set until firm and shiny.
Notes
- Use fresh oranges for the best, brightest citrus flavor with fresh zest and juice.
- Mix the dough just until combined to keep cookies tender, avoiding toughness.
- If dough feels too soft, chill for 30 minutes before shaping to prevent spreading.
- Remove cookies from oven as soon as edges turn golden to maintain soft centers.
- Glaze only cooled cookies to avoid melting and sticky messes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: orange cookies, citrus cookies, orange glaze, soft cookies, chewy cookies, citrus dessert, easy cookie recipe