Luscious Orange Butter Cookies

Ingredients

- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Prepare the Cookie Dough:
In a large mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup of softened unsalted butter and 1 cup of granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. This should take about 3-4 minutes.

3. Add Flavorings:
Mix in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and 1 tablespoon of orange zest until well incorporated.

4. Combine Dry Ingredients:
In a separate bowl, sift together 2 cups of all-purpose flour and 1/4 teaspoon of fine sea salt.

5. Incorporate Dry Ingredients:
Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, stirring until a soft dough forms. Avoid overworking the dough to ensure tender cookies.

6. Shape the Cookies:
Using your hands, roll the dough into small 1-inch balls and place them on an ungreased baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

7. Bake the Cookies:
Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges begin to lightly brown.

8. Cool and Serve:
Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy your Luscious Orange Butter Cookies as a delightful dessert or snack!

Total Time

PT35M
35 minutes

Type of Dish

Dessert

Keywords

Orange cookies, butter cookies, sweet dessert, easy baking, quick dessert, holiday cookies, citrus cookies, homemade cookies, cookie recipe, oven-baked dessert

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

2,140 calories (entire dish)

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