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Christmas Cookies with Orange Juice

Delicious Christmas Cookies with Orange Juice to Brighten Your Holidays

These Easy Christmas Cookies with Orange Juice are a delightful twist on traditional recipes, combining fresh orange juice for a refreshing zing.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 80
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour Provides structure for the cookies
  • 1 teaspoon Baking powder Helps cookies rise
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar Adds sweetness
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted butter Softened
  • 1 tablespoon Orange zest For vibrant flavor
  • 1 large Egg Binds the dough
  • 1/4 cup Fresh orange juice Avoid bottled juice
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Confectioners' sugar For a smooth finish
  • 1 tablespoon Additional orange zest Enhances glaze flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Orange juice Completes the glaze
  • 2 tablespoons Melted butter Helps the glaze spread

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • Whisk
  • spoon
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line 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 butter until light and fluffy, then add orange zest.
  4. Add the egg, then gradually incorporate the dry ingredients and orange juice until combined.
  5. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  6. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden and centers are set but soft.
  7. Cool cookies on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  8. For the glaze, whisk together confectioners' sugar, additional orange zest, orange juice, and melted butter.
  9. Drizzle or spread glaze over cooled cookies and let set for 20 minutes.
  10. Serve and share these delightful cookies!

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 20mgSugar: 5gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.2mg

Notes

Use fresh orange juice for the best flavor and allow cookies to cool properly before glazing.

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