Glazed Orange Ginger Cookies Recipe

Name: Glazed Orange Ginger Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 cup shortening; 2 cups sugar; 2 eggs; 3 large oranges; 3 tablespoons candied ginger, finely chopped; ½ cup buttermilk; ½ cup powdered sugar; 2 tablespoons orange juice

Servings: persons

6 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 cup shortening
2 cups sugar
2 eggs
3 large oranges
3 tablespoons candied ginger, finely chopped
½ cup buttermilk
½ cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons orange juice

1
Preheat oven to 375F Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda and baking powder.
3
Set aside.
4
In a second large bowl, beat shortening and sugar until light and fluffy.
5
Add eggs and beat until smooth.
6
Use a fine grated to remove zest from the oranges, add zest and candied ginger to creamed mixture and beat inches.
7
Juice the oranges to get about 1 cup orange juice, then add it and the buttermilk.
8
Mix.
9
The dough may curdle a bit.
10
Add the dry ingredients 2 cups at a time, mixing well between additions.
11
Bake in batches, drop the cookies in 1 t mounds on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between the cookies.
12
Bake 8-10 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned.
13
Let the cookies cool for 2 minutes on the baking sheet, then transfer them to a rack to cool completely.
14
To prepare the glaze, in a small bowl whisk together powdered sugar and orange juice.
15
Use a spoon to drizzle the glaze over the cooled cookies, or use a pastry brush to brush it on.
16
Let the glaze dry before storing cookies.

1425

kcal

Calories

Fat

266

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking soda, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 cup shortening, and more.

Yes, Glazed Orange Ginger Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Glazed Orange Ginger Cookies

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