This recipe combines the rich, buttery goodness of traditional sugar cookies with the refreshing and zesty essence of fresh oranges. These cookies evoke memories of sunny days and warm afternoons spent enjoying classic treats, making them perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale:
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
1 large egg
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
1 tablespoon orange zest (from about 1 orange)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup powdered sugar (for frosting)
2 tablespoons orange juice (for frosting)
1 teaspoon orange zest (for frosting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until combined.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together using an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
Beat in the egg, orange juice, orange zest, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture until fully incorporated.
Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined.
Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to drop rounded balls of dough onto a lined baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops are lightly golden.
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, orange juice, and orange zest until smooth and creamy.
Once the cookies are completely cool, drizzle or spread the orange frosting over the top of each cookie.
