Fluffy Christmas Cookies with Orange Juice
These soft and pillowy Christmas cookies are infused with bright orange flavor, perfect for holiday treats or a quick bake with kids.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened Use room temperature for easier mixing.
- 1 cup granulated sugar Use regular granulated sugar, not fine sugar.
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon orange zest Fresh zest preferred.
- 1/4 cup orange juice Freshly squeezed for best flavor.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Dusting
- to taste powdered sugar For dusting before serving.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Beat in the egg, orange zest, orange juice, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Baking
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the lined baking sheet, spaced about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
For a firmer cookie, add 1 to 2 tablespoons more flour. Allow for slight ingredient adjustments based on conditions or preferences.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 85kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 50mgSugar: 6g
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