Hey friends!

The holiday season is upon us, and you know what that means—it’s cookie time! 🎄

Today, I’m excited to share a delightful recipe for Christmas cookies with orange.

These cookies are soft, sweet, and bursting with a zesty orange flavor that will brighten up your holiday treat table.

Trust me, you’ll want to make a big batch!

Let’s dive into the festive fun! 🍊✨

christmas cookies with orange — Image: mollyshomeguide.com / Photographer Molly

Preparation Time	15-20 minutes
Cooking Time	10-12 minutes
Total Time	2 hours 25 minutes – 2 hours 32 minutes
Level of Difficulty	Medium

Ingredients

75g sugar
Zest of 1 orange
1 medium egg (room temperature)
1/2 tsp vanilla
35g unsalted butter (melted and cooled to room temperature)
1 tbsp orange juice
125g all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1 pinch of salt
Powdered sugar (for rolling)

Step 1: Prepare the Sugar Mixture

In a bowl, mix 75g of sugar with the zest of 1 orange.

Use your fingertips to rub the zest into the sugar to release the essential oils.

This step will infuse the sugar with a rich, citrusy flavor.

Step 2: Combine Wet Ingredients

Add 1 medium room temperature egg, 1/2 tsp of vanilla extract, 35g of melted and cooled unsalted butter, and 1 tbsp of orange juice to the sugar and orange zest mixture.

Mix everything well until the ingredients are thoroughly combined.

Step 3: Incorporate Dry Ingredients and Chill Dough

Gradually incorporate 125g of all-purpose flour, 1/2 tsp of baking powder, and a pinch of salt into the mixture.

Stir until everything is mixed well and a cohesive dough forms.

Cover the dough and refrigerate it for 2 hours to allow it to chill and firm up.

Step 4: Preheat Oven and Shape Dough

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and prepare an oven tray by lining it with parchment paper.

Take the chilled dough and roll it into small balls.

Proceed by rolling each ball first in granulated sugar, then in powdered sugar.

Roll the balls again in your hands to ensure an even coating of sugars.

Place them on the prepared oven tray.

Optionally, you can sprinkle additional powdered sugar on top of the cookies.

Step 5: Bake and Cool the Cookies

Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until they are lightly golden and slightly cracked on top.

After baking, allow the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack before serving.

Enjoy your delightful orange zest-infused cookies!