Description
Orange Poppy Seed Cookies are soft, chewy treats bursting with citrusy orange flavor and a delightful crunch from poppy seeds. Perfectly balanced with sweetness and a hint of nuttiness, they’re an irresistible snack or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons orange zest (about 1 orange)
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy (2-3 minutes).
- Add the egg, orange zest, orange juice, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and beat until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, poppy seeds, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart, and gently flatten each one slightly.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
- Use room temperature butter for best results when creaming with sugar.
- Don’t overmix the dough to keep cookies soft and tender.
- Chill dough for 30 minutes before baking for enhanced flavor and texture.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Freeze cookies for up to 3 months and thaw before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: orange cookies, poppy seed cookies, citrus dessert, homemade cookies, orange dessert