Description
Delicious orange-flavored scone cookies that are perfect for tea time or a sweet snack.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 large egg
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1/2 cup orange juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add cold butter and blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- In another bowl, combine cream, egg, orange zest, and orange juice.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and stir until just combined.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead gently.
- Roll out to about 1-inch thickness and cut into desired shapes.
- Place cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- These cookies freeze well for later enjoyment.
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Orange Scone Cookies, cookies, dessert, baking