Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups (313 g) all-purpose flour, (stir, spoon & level)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 ¼ cups (250 g) granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp orange zest, (about 2 large oranges)
- ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter, (1 stick) room temperature
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- ¼ cup (59 ml) orange juice, fresh squeezed (about 1 orange)
- orange food coloring, optional
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (60 g) powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line half-sheet pans with silicone baking mats or parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt; set it aside.
- In a stand mixer bowl, combine the granulated sugar and orange zest; rub together to release the oils, then add the butter. Cream together until combined using the paddle attachment.
- Add the eggs individually, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the orange juice and optional food coloring.
- Mix in the flour mixture on low speed until combined. If the dough feels too sticky, chill for about 30 minutes.
- Prepare two small bowls with granulated sugar and powdered sugar for coating the dough. Use a medium cookie scoop to form balls of dough.
- Roll the dough balls in the granulated sugar, shaking off the excess, then coat with the powdered sugar. Place on prepared baking sheets, spaced out.
- Bake for 9-11 minutes until puffy and the edges are firm. Let cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Last Step:
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For a brighter cookie color, feel free to add more orange food coloring.
Make sure to chill the dough if it’s too sticky to handle easily.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 22mg