Welcome to a delightful baking experience with our Orange Drop Cookies IV Recipe! These cookies are a fantastic treat for any occasion and are sure to bring cheer to your home. With a refreshing citrus flavor, they are perfect for sharing with family and friends or enjoying just for yourself. Let’s get started on making these scrumptious cookies!
Orange Drop Cookies IV
These cookies are soft, flavorful, and packed with the zest of oranges. Perfect with a cup of tea or coffee, they offer a sweet and tangy taste that is unbeatable. Plus, they are surprisingly easy to make!
:max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/46383-97308015dd0a4dbf9841fcaae47a3e78.jpg)
Ingredients
To make a batch of these delicious Orange Drop Cookies, you will need the following ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup butter, softened
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons orange zest
- ⅓ cup orange juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Follow these simple instructions to create your own batch of Orange Drop Cookies:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In another bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, orange zest, orange juice, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, mixing until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Drop spoonfuls of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, enjoy your homemade Orange Drop Cookies. They are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. Happy baking!