Easy Christmas Cookies with Orange Juice
Indulge in the festive spirit with these Easy Christmas Cookies with Orange Juice! Bursting with zesty citrus flavor and a delightful sweetness, these cookies are perfect for holiday gatherings and family celebrations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 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 softened unsalted butter
- 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 for icing
- 1 tablespoon melted unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In another bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add grated orange peel, egg, and fresh orange juice; mix until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake for about 10 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
- For icing, whisk together powdered sugar, grated orange peel, fresh orange juice, and melted butter until smooth. Drizzle or spread over cooled cookies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg