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Classic Orange Drop Cookies Recipe

Soft and citrusy Classic Orange Drop Cookies made with fresh orange zest and juice. Easy to bake and perfect for a sweet treat.

Classic Orange Drop Cookies Recipe

Discover the easy Classic Orange Drop Cookies recipe with fresh orange zest and juice for a soft, citrusy treat perfect for any occasion.

Recipe Details

Prep time
15m
Cook time
12m
Rest time
0s
Total time
27m

Ingredients

Servings:
1
  • 60 g all-purpose flour
  • 40 g granulated sugar
  • 30 g unsalted butter softened
  • 1 teaspoon fresh orange zest finely grated
  • 15 ml fresh orange juice
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.5 piece egg white large
  • 5 g powdered sugar for dusting

Origins

USA

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 175 degrees Celsius (350 degrees Fahrenheit).
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the egg white and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and beat until combined.
  4. Stir in the fresh orange zest and fresh orange juice.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and baking powder.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
  7. Drop rounded teaspoons of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them about 5 cm apart.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
  9. Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
  10. Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
  11. Once cooled, dust the cookies lightly with powdered sugar before serving.

Tips

  • Use fresh orange zest for the best citrus flavor.
  • Do not overbake to keep cookies soft and chewy.
  • Allow cookies to cool completely before dusting with powdered sugar.

Serving Suggestions

  • hot tea
  • coffee
  • milk

Enjoy these soft, citrusy Classic Orange Drop Cookies fresh from the oven with your favorite hot beverage for a delightful treat.

Nutrition Facts

Estimated values per 100g.

  • Fiber (g): 1
  • Sodium (g): 0.2
  • Sugar (g): 35
  • Fat (g): 15
  • Carbohydrates (g): 60
  • Protein (g): 5
  • Calories: 420
  • Cholesterol (g): 0.1
  • Saturated Fat (g): 9

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