Description
Delightful Orange Cookies are a zesty, soft treat that bursts with citrus flavor, perfect for any occasion. These cookies will brighten your day and satisfy your sweet cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon zest of one large orange
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about three minutes).
- Beat in one large egg and the zest of one large orange until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto an ungreased baking sheet, spacing them about two inches apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden around the edges. Allow to cool on a wire rack before enjoying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg