Description
Delightful citrus-flavored cookies with a refreshing icing.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup butter, softened (Brings a rich, creamy texture to your cookies.)
- 1 cup sugar (Sweetens the dough perfectly for a delightful treat.)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (Enhances the sweetness and balances flavors.)
- 1 large egg, room temperature (Helps bind the ingredients for a fluffy cookie.)
- 4 teaspoons grated orange zest (Infuses a burst of bright citrus flavor.)
- 1/3 cup orange juice (Adds moisture and enhances that refreshing taste.)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon extract (Boosts the citrusy aroma and flavor.)
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (Creates the structure for these lovely cookies.)
- 1 cup confectioners’ sugar (Gives a smooth sweetness to drizzle over the cookies.)
- 2 tablespoons 2% milk (Helps achieve the perfect pourable icing consistency.)
- 3 drops orange food coloring (optional) (Adds a fun, festive color to your cookies!)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). This creates the perfect cozy environment for those lovely cookies to bake and rise beautifully.
- Cream together the softened butter and sugar in a large bowl until the mixture is smooth and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Beat in the egg, salt, orange zest, orange juice, and lemon extract until everything is well combined.
- Gradually add the flour, mixing until the dough comes together.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto baking sheets lined with parchment paper, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges turn lightly golden.
- Cool the cookies completely on a wire rack.
- For the icing, mix the confectioners’ sugar, milk, and orange food coloring in a bowl until you achieve a smooth consistency.
- Drizzle or spread the icing over the cooled cookies.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- For a more intense color, add more drops of food coloring as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg