Orange Cookies Recipe

Name: Orange Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup sugar; 1 cup packed brown sugar; 1 cup butter flavor shortening; 2 eggs; 2 tablespoons orange juice; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon grated orange peel; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon baking powder; 2 cups quick-cooking oats; 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut (optional); 2 tablespoons butter, melted; 3 -4 tablespoons orange juice; 1 tablespoon grated orange peel; 2 cups powdered sugar

Servings: persons

1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup butter flavor shortening
2 eggs
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking powder
2 cups quick-cooking oats
1 cup sweetened flaked coconut (optional)
2 tablespoons butter, melted
3 -4 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon grated orange peel
2 cups powdered sugar

1
Heat oven to 350.
2
Beat sugar, brown sugar, and shortening in large bowl at medium speed 3 minutes or until light and fluffy.
3
Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
4
Beat in 2 tbsp water, 2 tbsp orange juice, vanilla, and 1 tsp orange peel until blended.
5
Whisk flour, baking soda, salt, and baking powder in medium bowl.
6
Beat into sugar mixture at low speed until just combined.
7
Stir in oats and coconut.
8
Drop 1 tbsp dough per cookie 3 inches apart onto parchment paper-lined baking sheets.
9
Bake 10 minutes or until golden brown and set.
10
Meanwhile, combine butter, 3 tbsp orange juice, and 1 tbsp orange peel in large bowl.
11
Whisk in powdered sugar until icing is of a spreadable consistency, adding additional juice if needed.
12
Spread each cookie with generous 1 tsp frosting.
13
Cool cookies completely on wire rack before icing.

1609

kcal

Calories

Fat

252

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup sugar, 1 cup packed brown sugar, 1 cup butter flavor shortening, 2 eggs, and more.

Yes, Orange 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.

Orange Cookies

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