Ingredients for Frosted Orange Cookies
- Sugar
- Shortening
- 2 large eggs
- Sour Cream
- Zest of 2 large oranges
- ½ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- All Purpose Flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- Baking Soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Powdered Sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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How to Make Frosted Orange Cookies
- Cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened butter, 1 ½ cups granulated sugar, and ¾ cup packed brown sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
- Beat in 2 large eggs one at a time, then stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- Add the zest of 2 large oranges and ½ cup freshly squeezed orange juice. Beat until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1 teaspoon salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 14-16 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- While the cookies cool, prepare the orange glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together 1 cup powdered sugar, 2-3 tablespoons orange juice, and a pinch of salt until smooth. Add more orange juice, 1 tablespoon at a time, if needed to reach desired consistency.
- Once the cookies are completely cool, drizzle the orange glaze over the tops.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
1 g
Sugar
29g
Fat
4g
Carbs
3g
