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The Best Glazed Orange Cookies Recipe

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These Best Glazed Orange Cookies are soft, buttery, and bursting with vibrant orange flavor, perfect for any citrus lover. Baked to a light golden perfection and topped with a luscious orange glaze or icing, these cookies offer a delightful balance of sweet and tangy in every bite. Easy to make and ideal for any occasion, from casual snacks to festive gatherings.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 2½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons orange zest
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon orange extract

Glaze/Icing

  • 1 batch orange icing glaze (adjust thickness as desired for icing or glaze)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheets: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and set aside.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set this mixture aside for later use.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugar: Using a stand mixer or hand mixer, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy, which usually takes about 3 to 4 minutes on medium speed.
  4. Add Orange Zest and Egg: Beat the fresh orange zest into the creamed butter and sugar to evenly distribute the citrus flavor. Then, add the egg and beat until it is fully incorporated.
  5. Combine Orange Extract: Mix in the orange extract thoroughly to enhance the orange aroma throughout the dough.
  6. Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry flour mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing slowly until the dough comes together and is well combined without overmixing.
  7. Form Dough Balls: Using a tablespoon-sized cookie scoop, portion out the dough onto the prepared baking sheets. Space the dough balls about 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading.
  8. Bake the Cookies: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes, until the edges just start to turn a very light golden brown and the centers look set but not browned. Avoid overbaking to keep them soft.
  9. Cool the Cookies: Let the cookies cool completely on the baking sheets first. Then, transfer them to a wire rack for further cooling before glazing.
  10. Glaze the Cookies: Prepare the orange icing glaze according to your glaze recipe. Drizzle it over the cooled cookies while they rest on the wire rack. For a thicker icing, use less cream in the glaze. Allow the glaze to set, then store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Avoid refrigeration to prevent the cookies from hardening.

Notes

  • Do not overbake the cookies; they should be lightly browned on the edges and soft in the center for the best texture.
  • Adjust the thickness of the orange glaze by varying the amount of cream used—the less cream, the thicker the icing.
  • Cookies can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 5 days; refrigeration is not recommended as it hardens the cookies.
  • For extra orange flavor, consider adding a bit of fresh orange juice to the glaze.
  • If orange extract is unavailable, substitute with finely grated orange zest but reduce if doubling to avoid bitterness.

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