Orange Sugar Cookies Recipe

Name: Orange Sugar Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 1 cup sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 large egg; 4 teaspoons grated orange zest; 1/3 cup orange juice; 1-1/2 teaspoons lemon extract; 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 2 tablespoons 2% milk; 3 drops orange food coloring, optional

Servings: persons

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large egg
4 teaspoons grated orange zest
1/3 cup orange juice
1-1/2 teaspoons lemon extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons 2% milk
3 drops orange food coloring, optional

1
In a large bowl, cream butter, sugar and salt until light and fluffy. Beat in egg, orange zest, orange juice and extract. Gradually beat in flour.
2
Divide dough in half. Shape each into a disk; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate 1 hour or until firm enough to roll.
3
Preheat oven to 375u00b0. On a floured surface, roll each portion of dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. cookie cutter. Place 1 in. apart on greased
4
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5
Bake 8-10 minutes or until edges are light brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
6
In a small bowl, mix confectioners' sugar, milk and, if desired, food coloring until smooth. Pipe or spread over cookies; let stand until set.

1070

kcal

Calories

Fat

154

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: 1 cup butter, softened, 1 cup sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 large egg, and more.

Yes, Orange Sugar 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 Sugar Cookies

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