Proven way to grow 3 Orange Sugar Cookies
These orange sugar cookies are soft, chewy, and bursting with citrus flavor. They are easy to make and perfect for any occasion.
Equipment
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Medium bowl
- Large bowl
- Whisk
- Electric mixer (optional)
- Wire rack
Ingredients
Main
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl; set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- 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 and a soft dough forms.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are set.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For extra orange flavor, you can add a simple orange glaze made with powdered sugar and orange juice to the cooled cookies.