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Zesty Orange Cookies Simple Delight

Zesty Orange Cookies Simple Delight

Zesty Orange Cookies Simple Delight: soft, citrusy cookies ready in 25 minutes—perfect for tea, snacks, or gifting!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 teaspoons salt
  • 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
  • 0.75 cups unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (plus extra for rolling)
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons fresh orange zest (from about 2 medium oranges)
  • 0.25 cups freshly squeezed orange juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Microplane or fine grater
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Wire cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Zest and juice the oranges.
  1. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy.
  1. Add the egg, orange zest, orange juice, and vanilla extract; mix until just combined.
  1. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt, then gradually fold into the wet mix until no dry streaks remain.
  1. Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough, roll in extra sugar, and place them on the baking sheet, lightly flattening each.
  1. Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are golden and centers are soft.
  1. Let cool on the sheet for 2 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Calories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 75mgPotassium: 40mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For dairy-free cookies, use plant-based butter. To cut sugar, try coconut sugar, but note the color and texture change. You can add a pinch of cardamom or fresh ginger for an extra flavor twist. These cookies stay fresh for up to 5 days in an airtight container, and they freeze well for up to 3 months.
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