Orange Cookies Recipe

Name: Orange Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup currants or ½ cup raisins; 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour; ¾ cup whole wheat flour; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon baking soda; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon nutmeg; 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature; 1 cup light-brown sugar; 2 eggs; 1 tablespoon grated orange zest; 2 cups grated carrots

Servings: persons

½ cup currants or ½ cup raisins
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
1 cup light-brown sugar
2 eggs
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
2 cups grated carrots

1
Preheat oven to 350F.
2
Cover currants with boiling water and let sit for 5-10 minutes; drain off water.
3
Sift together flours, cinnamon, baking soda, nutmeg, and salt.
4
In another bowl, beat together butter and sugar.
5
Add eggs and orange zest to egg-sugar mixture.
6
Fold in carrot and drained currants.
7
Add flour mixture just until combined.
8
Refrigerate dough for 30 minutes.
9
Scoop teaspoons of dough onto nonstick baking sheets (or line with parchment paper).
10
Bake for 10-12 minutes.

982

kcal

Calories

Fat

119

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup currants or ½ cup raisins, 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, ¾ cup whole wheat flour, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 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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