Description
Soft, buttery sugar cookies infused with fresh orange zest for a bright, aromatic citrus flavor. These cookies have golden edges and a tender center.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon orange zest, freshly grated
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl or stand mixer, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and fresh orange zest until well combined.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients on low speed until just combined.
- Cover the dough and refrigerate for 30 minutes to prevent excessive spreading.
- Scoop about 1.5 tablespoons of dough per cookie and roll into balls, placing them 2 inches apart on the baking sheets.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are just golden brown.
- Allow cookies to cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American