Orange Cookies Recipe (2024)

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A deliciously refreshing Christmas Cookie recipe. Really these could be made all year long! Try these delicious Orange Cookies this holiday season!Orange Cookies Recipe (1)

It is that time of year. The time of year when you deck the halls with ribbons, evergreens, and tinsel. The time of year when the kids squeal when they see Santa at the mall and circle every toy in the catalog with a big red marker. It is the time of year when my kitchen reeks of the smell of baked goods rising in the oven.

I love to bake cookies. Dozens and dozens of cookies. Don’t worry I don’t eat them all myself, but I love to give them as gifts! This is one of our family favorites that make a ton of cookies, but everyone is absolutely delicious! You can see more delicious Cookie Recipes right here!

I have recently switched it up and made them gluten free and dairy free with excellent results. There are substitutions in the recipe below.

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I do recommend making these with a cookie scoop. I t will make the best uniform cookies and it will help them bake evenly.

Orange Cookies

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Prep Time:15 minutes mins

Cook Time:15 minutes mins

Total Time:30 minutes mins

Ingredients

  • 1 Cup Butter softened
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 oranges grated and juiced
  • 6 cups all purpose flour
  • 2 tsp. baking soda
  • 2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 tsp vinegar

Icing

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

  • Grate orange rinds to get zest. You will want the zest of all 3 oranges. After you have grated cut open and juice the oranges.

  • Cream together butter and sugar; add eggs, juice and grated rind of oranges. Mix thoroughly.

  • Sift together flour, baking soda, and baking powder.

  • In a small bowl, mix together milk and vinegar or use buttermilk.

  • Alternate adding milk and dry ingredients to creamed mixture, mixing well after each addition.

  • Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto un-greased cookie sheet.

  • Bake for 15 minute or until light brown. Ice cookies while warmIcing

  • Whisk together to make icing for orange cookies. Drizzle over cookies, or dip cookies into icing while still warm.

Gluten Free

  • Substitute a gluten free flour mix. You can also half the recipe if you would like.

Dairy Free

  • Use dairy free milk and margarine of your choice.

Servings: 6 dozen

Author: Amanda@A few Short Cuts

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  1. Orange Cookies Recipe (10)
    Yay! I love to bake, too, and am looking forward to including cookies as gifts for friends and family – especially those who live far away! I’ve already got your Samaroons on my list to bake, and these orange cookies sound amazing! Maybe a weekend project for me 😀

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  2. Orange Cookies Recipe (11)
    Do you think I could substitute orange extract for the fresh orange? If so, what quantity would you recommend?

    Thanks.

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    1. Orange Cookies Recipe (12)
      Melanie,

      I have no idea, I have only ever used fresh oranges for this one. 😉

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    2. Orange Cookies Recipe (13)
      I made these and they turned out great. However, the recipe does make 6 dozen. How do you store them?

      Reply

  3. Orange Cookies Recipe (14)
    These were a hit at our house, although a bit too time consuming for my taste because I am all about keeping it fast and simple. Probably all the grating and juicing, but I’m sure that was a key to them being excellent because you can’t beat fresh, organic ingredients. God bless!

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  4. These look delicious! I’m going to try making them with a slight variation – I’m adding chocolate chips! I hope they turn out well. 😀

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  5. Orange Cookies Recipe (15)
    Are we missing salt in the dry ingredient? Also, I looked up measuring how much juice and zest in 3 oranges. I used Satsumi (smaller size) about 6 of them and it said measuring juice for 3 large oranges about 6 oz. and 6-9 T zest. Does that sound about right?

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    1. Orange Cookies Recipe (16)
      You can add 1/4 tsp of salt and it won’t hurt anything. I don’t think I have ever added salt and these turn out great. As far as the orange juice and zest. 6 oz seems about right for the juice and I would say probably about 3-4 tbsp of zest should be enough. Hope that helps!

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  6. Orange Cookies Recipe (17)
    Can you freeze these cookies ?

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    1. Yes you can! They freeze beautifully.

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  7. Orange Cookies Recipe (18)
    I have made these for years!! And my mom made them for many years before I did. They are WONDERFUL; absolutely my favorite cookie! Soooo much better than any store-bought orange cookie. I always make 1 1/2 batches of the icing. Gotta have plenty of icing!

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  8. Orange Cookies Recipe (19)
    Wonderful! Great flavor! I baked on 2nd highest rack in my gas oven for 13 min. Came out soft and Beautiful

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FAQs

What is the secret to moist cookies? ›

Cornstarch helps product soft and thick cookies. Using more brown sugar than white sugar results in a moister, softer cookie. An extra egg yolk increases chewiness. Rolling the cookie dough balls to be tall and lumpy instead of wide and smooth gives the cookies a bakery-style textured thickness.

Can you substitute orange juice for orange zest? ›

The flavor is not as concentrated so expect to use more orange juice to get the orange flavor. 1 teaspoon of orange zest = 2 tablespoons of orange juice.

What are clementine cookies? ›

These cookies are light and buttery just like the name indicates with a nice burst of citrus from the clementine zest in the cookie dough. The glaze is made with another dose of citrus zest and a splash of orange liqueur. I tend to make a non chocolate cookie to take to cookie swaps.

How can I make my cookies fluffier instead of flat? ›

Butter keeps cookies fluffy in two ways. First, creaming cold butter with sugar creates tiny, uniform air pockets that will remain in the dough it bakes up. Second, cold butter naturally takes a longer time to melt in the oven.

What is the secret ingredient to keep cookies soft? ›

Light corn syrup is another ingredient that you can add to cookie dough that will help it stay softer longer. The corn syrup you buy at the grocery store is not the high-fructose corn syrup that soft drinks are made with; it's a sugar that is liquid at room temperature and helps other sugars say liquid at high heat.

Is orange zest just the peel? ›

Orange zest is not the same thing as orange peel, which is also known as orange rind or orange skin. Orange zest is only the outer layer of the orange peel, while the orange peel is both the zest and the pith, or the bitter-tasting white part beneath the outer layer.

Can you substitute granulated orange peel for orange zest? ›

Sweeter and less tart than lemon peel, orange peel brings a bright, citrus flavor to everything from desserts to main dishes. Use it whenever recipes call for orange zest, substituting equal amounts of dried orange peel to fresh.

What can you not mix with oranges? ›

Coffee or black tea consumed with oranges might cause stomach upset in sensitive individuals. It can also worsen stomach ulcers and cause heartburn in some cases. The fizziness of carbonated drinks combined with oranges might lead to bloating or discomfort.

What to do with too many oranges? ›

The most obvious way to use up a surplus of oranges is to make orange juice. You can either use a juicer or simply squeeze the oranges by hand. Freshly squeezed orange juice is delicious and healthy, and can be enjoyed any time of day.

When should you throw away oranges? ›

Some tell-tale signs of oranges that are past their prime are bruising, shriveled peels, and mushy spots. Fresh oranges should be firm when you give them a gentle squeeze. Of course, if your oranges are growing mold or giving off a foul smell, throw them out ASAP.

What are lady finger cookies made of? ›

Like other sponge cakes, ladyfingers traditionally contain no chemical leavening agent, and rely on air incorporated into the eggs for their "sponge" texture. Some brands, though, contain ammonium bicarbonate. The egg whites and egg yolks mixed with sugar are typically beaten separately and folded together with flour.

What are Charleston cookies? ›

Description. These delicious Pepperidge Farm Charleston Birthday Cake Cookies are baked with rich, white chocolate chips and colorful sprinkles, and the result is simply delicious.

What's the difference between a cutie and a clementine? ›

Clementines are the smallest type of mandarin orange. They are super sweet, seedless, and have red-orange skins that are smooth and shiny. The mandarins you see in grocery stores called Cuties and Sweeties are Clementines. They are easier to peel than tangerines, but not as easy to peel as Satsumas.

How do you add moisture to baked cookies? ›

The easiest way to soften cookies with bread is to place the cookies in an airtight container with a slice of bread and leave them for a few hours. The bread will release moisture and help to rehydrate the cookies, making them soft and chewy once again.

What adds moisture to cookie dough? ›

To avoid this, try using as little flour as possible while preparing to roll your dough. Dry – “Dry” or “Crumbly” dough is a product of over-mixing or using too much of any ingredient during the mixing process. This can be reversed by adding one to two tablespoons of liquid (water, milk or softened butter) to your mix.

How do you moisten baked cookies? ›

do you ever make homemade cookies and they end up being hard as a rock. well I've got a hack for you to soften those cookies right up. simply put the cookies inside a dish that you can seal with a lid. then add a slice of bread to the dish for simplicity purposes.

Should I use baking soda or baking powder in cookies? ›

Baking soda is typically used for chewy cookies, while baking powder is generally used for light and airy cookies. Since baking powder is comprised of a number of ingredients (baking soda, cream of tartar, cornstarch, etc.), using it instead of pure baking soda will affect the taste of your cookies.

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