Christmas Cookies with Orange Juice
Delight in these festive Christmas cookies infused with fresh orange juice, offering a bright citrus twist perfect for the holiday season.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Optional: powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In a separate large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, orange juice, vanilla extract, and orange zest until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
- Flatten each ball slightly with the bottom of a glass or your hand.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Optionally, dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
For an extra festive touch, drizzle the cooled cookies with a simple orange glaze made from powdered sugar and fresh orange juice.
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