Description
These Orange and Cinnamon Cookies are a delightful blend of citrus and spice, perfect for the holiday season or any time you crave a soft, flavorful treat. The combination of fresh orange zest, cinnamon, and vanilla creates a cookie that is both comforting and refreshing. Coated in a sugary crust, these cookies have a delicate crunch on the outside and a tender inside.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- zest of 1 large orange
- 1 tablespoon orange juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Mix the Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, orange zest, orange juice, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Combine and Form Dough: Gradually stir in the dry ingredients until a soft dough forms. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll them into balls, and coat each ball in granulated sugar.
- Bake the Cookies: Place the dough balls on the baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10–12 minutes until the edges are golden and centers are set.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For a festive touch, drizzle cooled cookies with a simple orange glaze made from powdered sugar and orange juice.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 65 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
