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Orange Cookies Recipe

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Delight in these vibrant Orange Cookies featuring a perfect balance of zesty orange flavor, sweet dried cranberries, and a luscious orange glaze. Soft and chewy with a hint of citrus, these cookies are a refreshing twist on a classic treat, ideal for any occasion or a cozy dessert at home.

Ingredients

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Cookie Dough

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest
  • 2 1/2 cups flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 cups dried cranberries

Orange Icing

  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 3 tablespoons orange juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon orange zest

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Wet and Dry Ingredients: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup of softened butter, 1 cup of sugar, and 1/2 cup of brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add 1 egg, 2 tablespoons of orange juice, and 1 teaspoon of orange zest; mix until fully combined.
  2. Combine the Mixtures: In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 1/2 cups of flour, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda. Gradually add this dry mix to the wet ingredients and stir until a cookie dough forms.
  3. Add the Cranberries and Shape Cookies: Fold in 2 cups of dried cranberries evenly into the dough. Drop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto prepared cookie sheets, spacing them apart to allow spreading.
  4. Bake the Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Let cookies sit on the cookie sheet for 2 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
  5. Prepare and Drizzle the Icing: Mix 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, 3 tablespoons orange juice, and 1/2 teaspoon orange zest in a bowl until smooth. Drizzle the icing over cooled cookies.
  6. Harden the Icing and Store the Cookies: Allow the icing to set completely. For faster setting, place the cookies in the freezer briefly. Store the cookies in an airtight container to keep fresh.

Notes

  • Softened butter is key for creamy texture; avoid melted butter.
  • Chop cranberries if you prefer smaller pieces evenly distributed.
  • Make sure cookies cool completely before icing to avoid melting the glaze.
  • Use freshly grated orange zest for the best flavor and aroma.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.

Keywords: Orange cookies, citrus cookies, cranberry cookies, orange zest, orange glaze, baked cookies

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