Easy Christmas Cookies with Orange Juice
If you’re searching for a delightful and festive treat to brighten your holiday gatherings, these Easy Christmas Cookies with Orange Juice are the perfect choice. Infused with the fresh flavor of orange juice and zest, these cookies deliver a cheerful twist on traditional holiday sweets. They’re quick to prepare, making them ideal for busy days or impromptu family baking sessions. Not only will they fill your kitchen with a warm, inviting aroma, but they’ll also create lasting memories as you share these joyful treats with loved ones.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: About 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups and 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (255g)
- 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup white sugar (150g)
- 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter (113g)
- 1 tablespoon grated orange peel (from about 2 oranges)
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup fresh-squeezed orange juice (120ml)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (120g)
- Grated peel from 1/2 orange
- 1–2 tablespoons fresh-squeezed orange juice
- 1 tablespoon melted unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in egg, orange juice, and grated orange peel.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto lined baking sheets about 2 inches apart and bake for 10 minutes until edges are golden.
- For the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, orange peel, orange juice, and melted butter until smooth. Drizzle over cooled cookies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg