Description
These Orange and Cinnamon Cookies are soft, flavorful treats bursting with citrus zest and warm cinnamon spice. Perfectly balanced sweetness and a hint of fresh orange juice create a delightful cookie ideal for holiday baking or everyday indulgence.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon orange zest (from 1 large orange)
- 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Optional
- 1/4 cup turbinado sugar or cinnamon sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, incorporating air for a tender cookie.
- Add Egg and Orange Flavor: Beat in the large egg, orange zest, and fresh orange juice until everything is well combined, providing a fresh citrus flavor throughout the dough.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agent and spices.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix just until a soft dough forms, avoiding overmixing which can toughen the cookies.
- Optional Sugar Coating: If desired, roll tablespoons of dough into balls and coat each lightly with turbinado sugar or cinnamon sugar for a sweet, crunchy exterior.
- Arrange and Bake Cookies: Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading. Bake in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges turn lightly golden brown.
- Cool Cookies: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to firm up before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a stronger citrus flavor, increase the orange zest to 1 1/2 tablespoons.
- These cookies pair well with a simple orange glaze or a dusting of powdered sugar once cooled for an extra sweet touch.
- You can substitute turbinado sugar with cinnamon sugar for a different flavor and texture on the cookie exterior.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days to maintain freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
