Directions: |
Directions:1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line 2 baking pans with parchment paper or silicone
baking mats; set aside.
2. Make the cookies: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and
salt, set aside.
3. In a small bowl, combine the sugar and orange zest, rubbing them together with
your fingers until the zest is completely incorporated into the sugar.
4. Using an electric mixer on medium speed, cream together the butter and the orange
zest-infused sugar until fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the egg and orange and mix
until combined, scraping the sides of the bowl as needed. Reduce the mixer speed
to low and gradually add in the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. If the
dough seems a little on the soft side, refrigerate it for up to 30 minutes.
5. Using a medium cookie scoop (or 2 Tablespoonfuls), scoop out the dough and roll
them into balls, placing them 2 inches apart on the prepared cookie sheet. Bake for
10-12 minutes, or until very lightly browned around the edges, but still pale in the
middle. Let cool for 5-10 minutes on the cookie sheet, and then remove to a cooling
rack to cool completely.
6. Make the orange glaze: Whisk together the powdered sugar, orange zest, and
enough orange juice to achieve the desired consistency (less juice for a thicker
glaze, more for a thinner one). Spread glaze over top of the cooled cookies, and
allow to set a room temperature for at least 30 minutes. Store at room temperature
in an airtight container (divide layers with wax paper so the cookies don't stick
together). |
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