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Easy Christmas Cookies with Orange Juice

Easy Christmas Cookies with Orange Juice

Delightful Easy Christmas Cookies with Orange Juice, perfect for festive gatherings with their citrusy goodness and cheerful glaze.
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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
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened for a creamy, rich base.
  • ¾ cup white sugar adds just the right sweetness, balancing the citrus.
  • 1 tablespoon fresh orange zest elevates the flavor with a burst of citrusy brightness.
  • ½ cup fresh orange juice keeps the cookies moist and infuses a refreshing taste.
  • 1 large egg binds everything together, giving the cookies a nice texture.
  • ½ teaspoon salt enhances the sweetness by balancing flavors.
  • 1 ¼ teaspoon baking powder ensures your cookies rise perfectly for that fluffy finish.
  • 2 cups + 2 all-purpose flour the backbone of your cookie dough, so it holds its shape beautifully.
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar sweetens the glaze while giving it that lovely smoothness.
  • 1–2 tablespoon orange juice adds a citrusy kick to the glaze, enhancing the overall flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon melted unsalted butter ensures a silky texture in your glaze for an irresistible finish.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • baking sheets
  • Parchment Paper

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 in a bowl until well combined.
  3. Beat the softened butter, white sugar, and fresh orange zest in another bowl 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 between the two until smooth while mixing on low speed.
  6. Scoop 1-tbsp portions of dough onto the baking sheet, placing them about 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake these little delights for about 10 minutes until the edges are lightly golden.
  8. Cool the baked cookies on the sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. For the glaze, whisk the powdered sugar, orange zest, orange juice, and melted butter in a bowl until smooth.
  10. Spread the glaze over your cooled cookies and allow them to set for about 20 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 2mg

Notes

These cookies are kid-friendly and require minimal effort, making them perfect for festive gatherings.

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