Description
Deliciously soft Orange Sugar Cookies with bright citrus flavors, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 egg
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 orange
- Juice of 1 orange
- A pinch of salt
- Optional: powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the sugar and butter until smooth.
- Beat in the egg, then stir in the orange zest and juice, and vanilla extract.
- Combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Gradually add the dry mix to the wet mix and stir until well combined.
- Drop by rounded teaspoons onto ungreased cookie sheets.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until the edges are golden.
- Let cool on wire racks.
- Dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
For healthier options, try reducing sugar and replacing half of the flour with whole wheat flour. Options like adding oats or nuts can also enhance texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: orange cookies, sugar cookies, citrus dessert, baking, soft cookies