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Orange drop cookies are delightful treats that are perfect for any occasion. With their chewy texture and tangy orange flavor, these cookies are sure to be a hit. Whether you are looking for a sweet treat to enjoy with a cup of coffee or a festive dessert to serve at a party, orange drop cookies are the perfect choice. Made with simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, these cookies are a great option for bakers of all skill levels. So gather your ingredients and preheat your oven, because it's time to bake a batch of delicious orange drop cookies!

Let's cook with our recipes!

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

CRANBERRY-ORANGE DROP COOKIES



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Categories     Cookies     Berry     Citrus     Nut     Bake     Christmas     Cranberry     Pistachio     Walnut     Winter     Cinnamon     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes about 48

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 cups (packed) dried sweetened cranberries (about 10 ounces)
1/3 cup orange juice
2 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
1 large egg
1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/2 teaspoons grated orange peel
3/4 cup chopped walnuts
3/4 cup chopped unsalted natural pistachios
1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh or frozen cranberries

Steps:

  • Butter 3 baking sheets. Combine dried sweetened cranberries and orange juice in small bowl. Let stand until dried cranberries soften slightly, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes.
  • Whisk all purpose flour, ground cinnamon, baking powder, ground ginger, baking soda, and salt in medium bowl until just blended.
  • Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 350°F. Using electric mixer, beat room-temperature butter and golden brown sugar in large bowl until smooth. Add 1 egg, minced ginger, vanilla extract, and grated orange peel and beat until well blended, about 2 minutes. Beat in flour-spice mixture. Stir in chopped walnuts, chopped pistachios, coarsely chopped fresh or frozen cranberries, and dried cranberries with any juices that have accumulated.
  • Drop cookie dough by rounded tablespoonfuls onto prepared baking sheets, spacing tablespoonfuls about 1 1/2 inches apart. Bake cookies, 1 baking sheet at a time, until golden and almost firm to touch in center, about 18 minutes. Cool cookies on baking sheets 5 minutes. Transfer to racks; cool cookies completely. (Cookies can be made 2 days ahead. Store cookies in airtight container at room temperature.)

ORANGE COOKIES



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Dozens of these citrusy delights travel along with me to the school and church functions I attend during the holidays. The abundant orange flavor is refreshing.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield about 12 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup shortening
1-1/2 cups sugar
1 cup buttermilk
3 large eggs
2/3 cup orange juice
4-1/2 teaspoons grated orange zest
3 to 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
ICING:
4-1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon orange extract
1/3 to 1/2 cup orange juice

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the buttermilk, eggs, orange juice and zest. Combine the dry ingredients; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. , Drop by teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool. , For icing, combine the confectioners' sugar, orange extract and enough orange juice to achieve desired consistency. Spread over cooled cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 93 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 29mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

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



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It's easy to whip up a batch of these cookies in no time. A friend shared the recipe with me years ago.-Lou Borcherding, Dodgeville, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield about 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 package white cake mix (regular size)
2 large eggs
1/2 cup canola oil
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1 teaspoon orange extract
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
ICING:
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, oil, orange zest and extract. Fold in coconut. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. , Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until bottoms are golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool. In a small bowl, combine icing ingredients until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 130mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

GRANDMA'S WAR TIME ORANGE DROP COOKIES



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Grandma's War Time Orange Drop Cookies are an old family favorite dating back to the second world war when rationing was in force. Grandma always came up with a great cookie for everyone to enjoy!

Provided by Lovefoodies

Categories     Cookies & Sweet Treats

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 Tbs Orange Rind, grated
1/2 tsp Orange Flavoring
Juice of half an Orange
2/3 cup or 170 g Butter, softened
1 1/4 cups or 425 g Honey
1 Egg, beaten
2 1/2 cups or 310 g All Purpose Flour, sifted
3 Teaspoons Baking Powder
1/4 Teaspoon Salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 F or 180 C.
  • Mix together the butter and honey.
  • Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt, then add to the honey mixture and fold in beaten egg, grated orange rind and orange juice.
  • Place in refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  • Drop the batter in teaspoonfuls and bake for about 8 - 10 minutes.
  • When done, leave in baking tray for 5 minutes then place on a cooling rack until cool. Enjoy with a nice cold glass of milk or a cup of coffee!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 81 calories, Carbohydrate 13 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 11 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 3 grams fat, Fiber 0 grams fiber, Protein 1 grams protein, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 48, Sodium 69 milligrams sodium, Sugar 8 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 1 grams unsaturated fat

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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Make and share this Orange Drop Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dienia B.

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 43m

Yield 6 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 cups brown sugar
1 cup butter
2 eggs
1 tablespoon orange zest
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup buttermilk
1 tablepsoon orange zest
3 tablespoons orange juice
3 tablespoons butter
3 cups powdered sugar

Steps:

  • cream butter and sugar.
  • add eggs
  • add finely grated zest
  • add vanilla
  • beat all til fluffy
  • sift dry ingredients
  • add to creamed mixture alternalely with buttermilk.
  • beating after each addition
  • drop onto cookie sheet
  • bake in 350 degree oven for 10 to 13 minutes
  • while cookies are warm frost with icing
  • mix icing all together.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1035.3, Fat 38.9, SaturatedFat 23.9, Cholesterol 159.8, Sodium 919.2, Carbohydrate 164.6, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 114.5, Protein 10.1

Tips:

  • Use fresh oranges for the best flavor. If you don't have fresh oranges, you can use 1/4 cup of orange juice concentrate plus 1 tablespoon of lemon juice.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This will help the cookies to be chewy and tender.
  • Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing will make the cookies tough.
  • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. This will help the cookies to hold their shape.
  • Bake the cookies 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 the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Conclusion:

Orange drop cookies are a classic cookie that is perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and always a hit with everyone who tries them. With their bright orange color and sweet citrus flavor, these cookies are sure to be a favorite. So next time you are looking for a delicious and easy cookie recipe, give orange drop cookies a try!

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