Christmas Cookies with Orange Juice
Delight in these festive Christmas cookies infused with fresh orange juice, offering a bright citrus twist to your holiday baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup fresh orange juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 orange
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- Optional: colored sugar or sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, orange juice, vanilla extract, and orange zest until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets, spaced about 2 inches apart.
- Flatten each ball slightly with the palm of your hand or the bottom of a glass.
- Decorate with colored sugar or sprinkles if desired.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are just beginning to turn golden.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For extra festive flavor, try adding finely chopped candied ginger or substituting half the orange juice with lemon juice.
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