Best 4 Iced Orange Cookies Recipes

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Looking for a delightful and refreshing treat? Iced orange cookies are the perfect choice! These cookies are bursting with orange flavor and are topped with a sweet, tangy glaze. They are the perfect addition to any party or gathering and are sure to be a hit with people of all ages. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create these delicious cookies that are sure to impress your friends and family.

Let's cook with our recipes!

ICED ORANGE COOKIES



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I usually make these bite-size orange cookies at Christmastime, when oranges in Florida are plentiful, but they're delicious any time of year. Every time I sniff their wonderful aroma, I remember my grandmother, who shared the recipe. -Lori DiPietro, New Port Richey, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield about 5-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
ICING:
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons butter, melted
Orange paste food coloring, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in orange juice and zest. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture. , Drop by heaping teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Remove to wire racks to cool. In a small bowl, combine icing ingredients until smooth; drizzle over cooled cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 63 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 33mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

ORANGE ICED CRANBERRY COOKIES



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A classic flavor combination, these are the best cranberry cookies I've ever had! The orange icing makes them absolutely perfect! These go on our Holiday Cookie Trays every year.

Provided by Lizzymommy

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 27m

Yield 36 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 cup butter
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 egg
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups chopped cranberries
1/2 cup chopped nuts
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel
2 -3 tablespoons orange juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375.
  • Cream together the butter and sugars. Add egg, orange peel, and orange juice, mix thoroughly.
  • In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, and salt. Add to wet ingredients, mixing only until combined.
  • Stir in cranberries and nuts.
  • Drop dough by tablespoonfuls, about 2 inches apart, on a cookie sheet. Bake 12 to 15 minutes, and then cool on a rack about 30 minutes.
  • In a small bowl stir all icing ingredients until smooth. Frost cookies. I like to put the icing into a small ziploc bag, snip off the corner, and pipe spirals onto the cookies.

ICED ORANGE COOKIES



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These have more of a cake texture. Very nice and light with a mild orange flavor, they are good with or without the icing. Great with tea.

Provided by Alia55

Categories     Dessert

Time 25m

Yield 5 1/2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1/2 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon orange peel, grated
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons butter, melted
orange paste food coloring (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Beat in orange juice and peel.
  • Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture.
  • Drop by heaping teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets.
  • Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until edges begin to brown.
  • Remove to wire racks to cool.
  • In a small bowl, combine icing ingredients until smooth; drizzle over cooled cookies.

ICED COCONUT-ORANGE COOKIES



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These cookies are the favorite of my grandchildren. I make them every Christmas and they disappear as fast as I bake them.-Jovina Cardellino, West Sunbury, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 cup butter, softened
2/3 cup sugar
1 large egg
3 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
ICING:
1-1/3 cups confectioners' sugar
5 teaspoons orange juice
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
1 drop yellow food coloring, optional

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg. Beat in orange and lemon juices and zests. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Beat in coconut. , Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool for 1 minute before removing to wire racks to cool completely. , In a small bowl, beat the icing ingredients until smooth. Spread over cookies. Let stand until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 92 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 52mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Tips:

  • For a chewier cookie, chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking.
  • If you don't have an orange zester, you can use a microplane grater to zest the orange.
  • Be sure to use fresh orange juice for the best flavor.
  • If you don't have any orange extract, you can use vanilla extract instead.
  • The cookies are best when served fresh, but they can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or you can place them in a freezer-safe container and freeze for up to three months.

Conclusion:

These iced orange cookies are a delicious and refreshing treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like them chewy or crispy, with a strong orange flavor or a more subtle one, these cookies are sure to please everyone. So next time you're looking for a sweet and citrusy treat, give these iced orange cookies a try. You won't be disappointed!

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