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Orange Cookies

Yields24 ServingsPrep Time15 minsCook Time20 minsTotal Time35 mins

Adapted from Preppy Kitchen

Ingredients
Cookies
 113 g butter
 150 g sugar
 1 tbsp orange zest (from about 2 oranges)
 1 egg
 250 g flour
 1.25 tsp baking powder
 0.50 tsp salt
 120 ml orange juice (from about 2 oranges)
Icing
 120 g confectioners sugar
 1 tbsp orange juice
 15 g butter, melted
 orange zest
Directions
1

Preheat the oven to 190°C and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.

2

In a large mixing bowl beat the sugar, butter, and zest together on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes then add the egg, and beat until well combined.

3

With the mixer on low speed, add the flour, baking powder, and salt and then slowly add in the orange juice until fully combined.

4

Scoop the dough into 1 tablespoon balls onto the cookie sheet, spacing them about a few centimeters apart.

5

Bake one sheet at a time for 10 to 12 minutes until the edges just to start to color and the center of the cookie is firm. Cool the cookies completely before icing.

6

Make the icing by mixing with a whisk the sugar, juice, and butter until it forms a thick consistent icing. Coat the tops of each cookie and let sit for at least 30 minutes until set.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 cookie

Servings 0