Description
These Soft Orange Sugar Winter Bakery Cookies are a delightful treat, perfect for the holiday season. They are soft, chewy, and infused with a refreshing orange flavor that will brighten your winter days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 white sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream together the softened butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, orange zest, and orange juice until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a stronger orange flavor, add more orange zest.
- These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Consider adding a sprinkle of powdered sugar on top for a festive touch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Soft Orange Sugar Winter Bakery Cookies, Winter Cookies, Holiday Cookies, Orange Cookies