Classic Vanilla-Orange Sugar Cookies

Vegetarian
Classic Vanilla-Orange Sugar Cookies
45 min.
24
221kcal
89.22%sweetness
12.03%saltiness
8.21%sourness
28.03%bitterness
6.94%savoriness
100%fattiness
0%spiciness

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There's something truly delightful about a classic vanilla orange sugar cookie that takes you back to childhood memories of baking cookies at home on cold, rainy days.
This particular recipe brings the best of both worlds together by incorporating fragrant notes from freshly grated oranges into rich buttery dough infused with pure vanilla extract for an irresistible combination!
The beauty lies not just in their taste but also how easy they are to make; anyone can whip up these delicious treats without needing any fancy equipment or culinary expertise – making them perfect if you’re looking forward to spending some quality time bonding over shared laughter while creating cherished family moments around kitchen counters. And once baked golden brown straight out of your oven? Trust me when I say there won’t be many left uneaten before long… So grab those aprons (and maybe even little helpers!) because it’ll definitely become one of our go-to dessert options whenever we crave warmth & sweetness wrapped inside soft yet crispy bites dusted lightly using powdered sugar crystals sparkling like tiny snowflakes

Ingredients

  • 3.3 cups flour 
  • oz chocolate dark
  • large eggs 
  • large egg yolk 
  • cup granulated sugar 
  • tablespoons milk 
  • tablespoons orange zest grated
  • teaspoon salt 
  • 1.3 cups butter unsalted
  • teaspoons vanilla extract 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • whisk
  • plastic wrap
  • cookie cutter
  • stand mixer
  • broiler

Directions

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour and salt.In bowl of stand mixer, beat sugar and butter on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Beat in egg, egg yolk, orange zest and vanilla until well combined.With the mixer on low speed, gradually add flour mixture to bowl, mixing until combined.Turn dough out onto a work surface and divide into three equal pieces. Shape each piece into a flat disk. Wrap each disk tightly in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, until cold, or for up to 3 days.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F, placing racks in the upper and lower thirds.On a lightly floured work surface, roll out one disk of dough to a thickness of inch. Using cookie cutter, cut out shapes and carefully transfer them to 2 prepared cookie sheets, spacing them about 1 inch apart. Reroll scraps as necessary. Repeat process with more dough until both cookie sheets are full.
  2. Bake for 11 15 minutes, switching positions of cookie sheets halfway through, until cookies are set and very lightly browned.
  3. Let cookies cool on cookie sheet for 10 minutes, then carefully transfer them to wire racks to cool completely before decorating.Repeat steps 6 and 7 with the remaining dough.Melt chocolate and milk in a double broiler. When cookies are cool, drizzle over the cookies and allow to set.

Nutrition Facts

Calories221kcal
Protein4.89%
Fat51.48%
Carbs43.63%

Properties

Glycemic Index
8.59
Glycemic Load
15.65
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
4.5108695652174%

Taste

Sweetness:
89.22%
Saltiness:
12.03%
Sourness:
8.21%
Bitterness:
28.03%
Savoriness:
6.94%
Fattiness:
100%
Spiciness:
0%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:221.11kcal
11.06%
Fat:12.71g
19.55%
Saturated Fat:7.69g
48.07%
Carbohydrates:24.23g
8.08%
Net Carbohydrates:23.05g
8.38%
Sugar:9.87g
10.97%
Cholesterol:41.07mg
13.69%
Sodium:103.39mg
4.5%
Caffeine:4.72mg
1.57%
Protein:2.72g
5.43%
Manganese:0.23mg
11.67%
Selenium:7.36µg
10.52%
Vitamin B1:0.14mg
9.26%
Iron:1.56mg
8.65%
Folate:33.57µg
8.39%
Copper:0.13mg
6.71%
Vitamin A:323.38IU
6.47%
Vitamin B2:0.11mg
6.41%
Vitamin B3:1.08mg
5.39%
Fiber:1.18g
4.72%
Phosphorus:47.01mg
4.7%
Magnesium:17.99mg
4.5%
Zinc:0.37mg
2.49%
Vitamin E:0.36mg
2.41%
Potassium:70.03mg
2%
Vitamin D:0.26µg
1.76%
Vitamin B5:0.17mg
1.71%
Calcium:13.92mg
1.39%
Vitamin K:1.32µg
1.26%
Vitamin C:1.02mg
1.24%
Vitamin B12:0.07µg
1.21%
Source:Foodista
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