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Christmas Cookies

Delightful Christmas Cookies with Fresh Orange Twist

These Christmas Cookies with a fresh orange twist are perfect for spontaneous holiday baking, combining bright citrus flavors with a tender texture.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup Fresh Orange Juice fresh-squeezed for best flavor
  • 2 count Navel Oranges for juicing and zesting
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour forms the structure of the cookies
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder leavening agent
  • 1 teaspoon Salt use unsalted butter
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar sweetens the cookies
  • ½ cup Butter softened, not melted
  • 1 count Egg binds the dough
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Confectioners' Sugar adds sweetness
  • 1 tablespoon Mini Orange Zest enhances the glaze
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Orange Juice for the glaze
  • 1 tablespoon Melted Butter smooths the glaze

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • electric mixer
  • Whisk
  • Cookie Scoop

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat together sugar, softened butter, and zest of orange until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the egg to the butter-sugar mixture and mix until thoroughly combined.
  5. Gradually add the flour mixture alternating with freshly squeezed orange juice until just combined.
  6. Portion out the dough into balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 10 minutes, or until set and lightly golden.
  8. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  9. In a small bowl, whisk together confectioners' sugar, mini orange zest, fresh orange juice, and melted butter until smooth for the glaze.
  10. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cookies and let set for 20 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 30mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Use fresh-squeezed orange juice for best flavor and zest carefully to avoid bitterness. Store in an airtight container for freshness.

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