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Soft Orange Sugar Cookies

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Soft orange sugar cookies with a bright citrus flavor, tender crumb, and a perfect balance of sweetness and tang. Easy to make and perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (320 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ¼ cups (250 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • Zest of 2 medium oranges
  • 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Optional: coarse sugar for rolling

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the orange zest, orange juice, and vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed or folding gently by hand until just combined. If dough is too wet, add flour 1 tablespoon at a time.
  6. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and chill for at least 30 minutes.
  7. Using a cookie scoop or spoon, form dough balls about 1 ½ inches in diameter. Optionally roll each ball in coarse sugar.
  8. Place dough balls 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
  9. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set and tops look slightly cracked but centers are still soft.
  10. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Chill dough for at least 30 minutes to prevent spreading and maintain soft texture. Use fresh orange zest and juice for best flavor. Remove cookies from oven when centers are slightly underbaked to keep them soft. Optionally roll dough balls in coarse sugar for sparkle and crunch. Dough can be refrigerated up to 24 hours or frozen up to 3 months.

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