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Easy Christmas Cookies with Orange Juice

Easy Christmas Cookies with Orange Juice

Deliciously easy and festive cookies bursting with citrus flavor from orange juice, perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: DESSERTS & TREATS
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened for a creamy, rich base
  • 0.75 cup white sugar adds just the right sweetness
  • 1 tablespoon fresh orange zest elevates the flavor with a burst of citrusy brightness
  • 0.5 cup fresh orange juice keeps the cookies moist
  • 1 large egg binds the ingredients together
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt enhances the sweetness
  • 1.25 teaspoon baking powder ensures your cookies rise perfectly
  • 2 cups + 2 tbsp all-purpose flour the backbone of your cookie dough
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar sweetens the glaze
  • 1-2 tablespoon orange juice adds a citrusy kick to the glaze
  • 0.5 orange zest a delightful touch of brightness
  • 1 tablespoon melted unsalted butter ensures a silky texture in your glaze

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • Mixer
  • wire rack

Method
 

How to Make Easy Christmas Cookies with Orange Juice
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
  3. Beat the softened butter, white sugar, and fresh orange zest until fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  4. Add the large egg to your butter mixture and mix until well combined.
  5. Combine the dry ingredients with the orange juice, alternating until smooth.
  6. Scoop 1-tbsp portions of dough onto the baking sheet, placing them about 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake the cookies for about 10 minutes until the edges are lightly golden.
  8. Cool the baked cookies on the sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  9. For the glaze, whisk the powdered sugar, orange zest, orange juice, and melted butter until smooth.
  10. Spread the glaze over your cooled cookies and allow them to set for about 20 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 20mgSugar: 12gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For optimal texture, ensure butter is truly softened and avoid overmixing after adding wet and dry ingredients.

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