Description
Dive into the delightful world of baking with these Soft Italian Orange Drop Cookies, a sweet celebration of citrus and comfort. Each cookie offers a tender bite, enriched with the vibrant zest of fresh oranges and a hint of vanilla, creating a perfect balance of flavors. These cookies not only please the palate but also enchant the senses with their aromatic allure.
Ingredients
¾ cup (150 grams) granulated sugar
½ cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, softened
¼ cup orange zest (from about 2 large or 4 small navel oranges)
2 tablespoons (28 grams) olive oil
2 teaspoons orange extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon (2 grams) coarse kosher salt
½ teaspoon baking powder
1 large egg (room temperature)
1–¾ cups (210 grams) all-purpose flour
¾ cup (75 grams) almond flour
1 cup (115 grams) powdered sugar for glaze
2–3 tablespoons fresh orange juice, for glaze
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350ºF (177ºC). Position the racks in the middle and lower-middle of the oven. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a mixing bowl, combine sugar, softened butter, orange zest, olive oil, orange and vanilla extracts, salt, and baking powder. Use an electric mixer or a sturdy spoon to mix until well combined.
Add the egg and continue to mix, scraping down the sides and bottom of the bowl with a rubber spatula.
Gradually mix in the all-purpose flour and almond flour until the dough is uniform.
Scoop the dough using a #30 1-ounce cookie scoop, and place balls about 2 tablespoons in size onto the prepared sheets, spaced evenly.
Bake for 14-16 minutes or until the cookies just start to puff. Do not overbake.
Allow the cookies to cool on the sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.
For the glaze, whisk powdered sugar with 2 tablespoons of orange juice until smooth and creamy. Adjust consistency with more juice if necessary.
Dip the tops of the cooled cookies into the glaze, let the excess drip off, and allow to set before storing in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 180 Kcal