Best 7 Orange Drop Cookies Recipes

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In the realm of delectable treats, orange drop cookies stand out as a delightful confection that tantalizes taste buds and evokes memories of childhood nostalgia. These delectable morsels, characterized by their chewy texture and burst of zesty orange flavor, have become a beloved staple in many households, passed down from generation to generation. With their vibrant hue and irresistible aroma, orange drop cookies are a true sensory delight, perfect for any occasion, whether it's a cozy gathering with loved ones or a festive holiday celebration. As you embark on this culinary journey, discover the secrets to crafting the perfect orange drop cookie, ensuring that each bite transports you to a realm of pure bliss.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

ORANGE DROP COOKIES II



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These are from my Russian heritage and we use them for a Christmas treat.

Provided by Barb

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Eastern European     Russian

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 13

⅔ cup shortening
¾ cup white sugar
1 egg
½ cup orange juice
1 teaspoon orange zest
2 cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 teaspoon orange zest

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
  • Mix together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Stir 1/2 cup orange juice and 1 teaspoon rind into the flour mixture.
  • Cream shortening and white sugar together. Mix egg into the sugar mixture thoroughly. Slowly blend flour mixture into the egg and sugar mixture. Drop by teaspoonful onto greased cookie sheet.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Make the icing: Mix confectioner's sugar and 2 tablespoons butter together until smooth. Pour 2 tablespoons orange juice and 1 teaspoon orange rind into the sugar and butter mixture, mix well. When the cookies have cooled spread the icing generously over the tops of the cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221.2 calories, Carbohydrate 33.2 g, Cholesterol 13.7 mg, Fat 9.3 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 126.6 mg, Sugar 22.2 g

ORANGE DROP COOKIES IV



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Delicious cake-like cookies with orange frosting.

Provided by Cathy

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Drop Cookie Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 72

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup margarine
1 ½ cups white sugar
1 cup sour cream
2 eggs
3 tablespoons grated orange zest
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
⅔ cup orange juice
¼ cup margarine, melted
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
3 tablespoons orange juice

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl, cream together the margarine, sugar and sour cream until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in 3 tablespoons orange zest. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; stir into the sugar mixture alternately with 2/3 cup orange juice. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 2 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely. In a small bowl, stir together the melted margarine, confectioners' sugar and 1 tablespoon orange zest. Mix remaining orange juice in 1 tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached. Spread over cooled cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 92.7 calories, Carbohydrate 13.4 g, Cholesterol 6.6 mg, Fat 4 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 79 mg, Sugar 7.7 g

ORANGE DROP COOKIES



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From the 1963 Betty Crocker Cooky Book. These are a cake-like cookie. For variety, add 1/2 cup of chopped nuts, raisins or chocolate chips. I used chocolate chips because I enjoy the taste of chocolate and orange together.

Provided by CulinaryQueen

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 25m

Yield 48 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 egg, room temperature
1/2 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons orange zest, grated
1/2 cup raisins or 1/2 cup chocolate chips, if using

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400F/200°C.
  • Mix together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
  • In another large mixing bowl, mix butter, sugar and egg thoroughly. Stir in orange juice and rind.
  • Sift dry ingredients into wet ingredients and blend together.
  • Drop rounded teaspoonfuls of dough about 2" apart on ungreased baking sheet.
  • Bake 8-10 minutes or until delicately browned on edges.
  • Remove from cookie sheets and cool completely. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 65.1, Fat 3.5, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 11.2, Sodium 70.4, Carbohydrate 7.8, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 3.4, Protein 1

ORANGE DROP COOKIES I



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This recipe is from my great grandmother. I entered these in our County Fair. There were over 60 entries in the drop cookie category. I received 2nd place. Pretty darn good, huh? My great grandmother would have been so proud. You can make sour milk by combining 1/2 cup of milk with 1 teaspoon vinegar and allow to set 10 minutes.

Provided by Kim Hannahs

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Drop Cookie Recipes

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 ½ cups packed brown sugar
1 cup butter flavored shortening
2 eggs
1 tablespoon orange zest
½ cup sour milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 teaspoons baking powder
3 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon butter
3 tablespoons orange juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Lightly grease cookie sheets.
  • In a medium size mixing bowl, mix together 3 teaspoons baking powder and 3 1/4 cups flour.
  • Beat together brown sugar and shortening then add eggs, orange rind and vanilla. Mix in flour mixture, alternating the flour mixture and sour milk until all is blended. Drop dough by teaspoonful onto cookie sheets.
  • Bake 12-15 minutes. Let cool and frost cookies.
  • To Make Frosting: Mix together powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon butter and enough orange juice mixed in to make it able to spread over cooled cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149.4 calories, Carbohydrate 21.4 g, Cholesterol 10.9 mg, Fat 6.5 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 49.6 mg, Sugar 12.5 g

ORANGE DROP COOKIES



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Christmas favorite!

Provided by Peggy Bockler

Categories     Cookies

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 14

2/3 c butter
3/4 c sugar
1 egg
1/2 c orange juice
2 Tbsp orange rind
2 c flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
ORANGE BUTTER FROSTING
2 1/2 Tbsp butter
1 1/2 c powdered sugar
1 1/2 Tbsp orange juice
2 tsp grated orange rind

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 400°. Mix butter, sugar and egg thoroughly. Stir in orange juice and rind. Stir in dry ingredients and mix well.
  • 2. Drop rounded teaspoons of dough 2" apart on a baking sheet. Bake 8-10 minutes or until delicately browned on edges.
  • 3. Mix frosting ingredients together. When cookies are cooled, frost.

ORANGE-RAISIN (OATS) DROP COOKIES (DIABETIC)



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I hope someone can find this helpful and enjoyable, I found out recently that I was a diabetic and I keep wanting nothing but sweets so I'm looking for different recipes for desserts and meals (I get tired of the same ole thing lol) Hope someone enjoys these and will post pics when I make them

Provided by Michele Neil

Categories     Cookies

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 3/4 c flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cinnamon
3/4 c orange juice
1/2 tsp grated orange rind (opt.)
7 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 egg
1/2 c raisins
1/2 c nuts (opt.)
1/2 c quick oats (opt.) substitute for nuts or just add with them

Steps:

  • 1. Combine ingredients. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto ungreased non stick cookie sheet. Bake 12 to 15 minutes at 375 degrees until lightly brown

ORANGE CHOCOLATE DROP COOKIES



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From the cookbook I received from my sweet friend, "A Chocolate Christmas" This is another great cookie recipe for the holiday cookie trays and has a unique flavor with the orange juice. I hope you enjoy them too.

Provided by HokiesMom

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 30m

Yield 24 cookies, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1 egg
1 tablespoon orange zest
1 tablespoon orange juice
1 1/2 cups buttermilk baking mix (I use Healthy Heart Bisquick)
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • In a medium bowl, beat butter.
  • Gradually add the brown sugar, beat until light and fluffy.
  • Add the egg, orange zest and orange juice, and mix until smooth.
  • Add baking mix and mix well.
  • Stir in the walnuts and chocolate chops.
  • Drop by teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets.
  • Bake for 10 minutes.
  • Remove from cookie sheet after 5 minutes to wire racks to cool completely.

Tips:

  • Use fresh oranges. Fresh oranges will give your cookies the best flavor. If you can, use organic oranges, as they will have the fewest pesticides.
  • Zest the oranges finely. This will help to release the orange flavor into the cookies.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This will help to create a smooth, even cookie dough.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. This will help to prevent the cookies from becoming too dry.
  • Stir in the flour, baking soda, and salt until just combined. Do not overmix the dough, or the cookies will be tough.
  • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. This will help the cookies to hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
  • Bake the cookies in a preheated oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set.
  • Let the cookies cool on a wire rack before serving.

Conclusion:

Orange drop cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With their bright citrus flavor and chewy texture, these cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a sweet snack, give orange drop cookies a try!

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