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Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup butter, room temperature
- 1½ cups sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 teaspoon orange extract
- 1/2 cup butter, room temperature (for frosting)
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 1/2 teaspoon orange extract (for frosting)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons orange zest
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F.
- Mix flour, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
- Beat butter, sugar, and vanilla until creamy.
- Add eggs and orange extract, mixing well.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients.
- Roll dough into 1½-inch balls and place on baking sheet.
- Bake cookies for 8-10 minutes until edges are golden.
- Cool on baking sheet and then on a wire rack.
- Prepare frosting by beating butter, adding powdered sugar, orange juice, zest, and extracts until smooth.
- Frost cooled cookies and add sprinkles if desired.
Notes
Ensure butter is at room temperature for easier blending.
Avoid overbaking for a chewy texture.
Vary orange zest for an extra flavor boost.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14
- Sodium: 100
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 2
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 30