Description
Easy Christmas Cookies with Orange Juice are a delightful twist on traditional holiday baking. Bursting with the refreshing flavor of fresh orange juice and zest, these cookies bring a cheerful brightness to your festive gatherings. Perfect for cookie exchanges or enjoying with a warm beverage, they are soft and chewy with a lightly crisp exterior. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up these vibrant treats that will impress family and friends alike. Whether you’re decorating them with glaze or serving them plain, these cookies are sure to become a holiday favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups and 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 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
- 1 tablespoon melted unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In one bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add egg, orange peel, and orange juice to the butter mixture; mix well.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto the baking sheet and bake for about 10 minutes or until lightly golden.
- For the glaze, combine powdered sugar, grated orange peel, fresh orange juice, and melted butter until smooth; drizzle over cooled cookies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg