Description
These Winter Orange Sugar Cookies are a festive treat with a refreshing citrus flavor.
Ingredients
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- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together butter and sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and orange zest.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients.
- Drop dough by rounded tablespoons onto ungreased cookie sheets.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden.
- Let cool on wire racks.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of nutmeg.
- These cookies can be decorated with icing if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Winter Orange Sugar Cookies, cookies, dessert, winter treats