Spiced Orange Star Cocktail Cookies

Spiced Orange Star Cocktail Cookies
100 min.
42
76kcal

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of the Spiced Orange Star Cocktail Cookies, a perfect treat for any festive occasion! These charming star-shaped cookies are not only visually appealing but also pack a punch of zesty orange and warm spices that will tantalize your taste buds. With a preparation time of just 100 minutes, you can easily whip up a batch to impress your family and friends.

Imagine the aroma of freshly baked cookies wafting through your kitchen, infused with the essence of orange peel, ginger, and a hint of cinnamon. Each bite offers a delightful crunch, followed by a soft, chewy center that melts in your mouth. The addition of orange-flavored liqueur or juice elevates these cookies, making them a unique dessert that stands out from the usual offerings.

Perfect for holiday gatherings, birthday parties, or simply as a sweet treat to enjoy with your afternoon tea, these cookies are sure to be a hit. Plus, with a calorie count of just 76 kcal per cookie, you can indulge without the guilt! Whether you choose to decorate them with a sprinkle of edible glitter or enjoy them plain, these Spiced Orange Star Cocktail Cookies are a delightful way to celebrate any occasion. So gather your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and get ready to create a batch of these irresistible cookies that will leave everyone asking for more!

Ingredients

  • 17.5 oz sugar cookie mix 
  • serving basic cookie mix for on cookie mix pouch for cutout cookies
  • tablespoon orange zest grated
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger 
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground allspice 
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground cloves 
  • tablespoons milk 
  • tablespoons orange juice orange-flavored
  • 2.5 cups powdered sugar 
  • tablespoon orange zest grated
  • serving edible gold dust 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • cookie cutter

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 375°F. In medium bowl, stir cookie ingredients until soft dough forms. Refrigerate 1 hour.
  2. On generously floured surface, roll dough 1/8 inch thick.
  3. Cut with 3-inch star-shaped cookie cutter. Reroll and cut remaining dough. On ungreased cookie sheets, place cutouts 1 inch apart.
  4. Bake 7 to 9 minutes or until edges are set. Cool 1 minute; remove from cookie sheets. Cool completely, about 15 minutes.
  5. In small bowl, stir 2 tablespoons of the milk, the orange liqueur and powdered sugar until smooth. Stir in orange peel.
  6. Add additional milk 1 teaspoon at a time to desired consistency.
  7. Spread over cookies, sprinkle with edible glitter.

Nutrition Facts

Calories76kcal
Protein2.42%
Fat7.91%
Carbs89.67%

Properties

Glycemic Index
2.62
Glycemic Load
0.06
Inflammation Score
0
Nutrition Score
0.23043478328897%

Flavonoids

Hesperetin
0.1mg
Naringenin
0.02mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:75.54kcal
3.78%
Fat:0.67g
1.03%
Saturated Fat:0.02g
0.1%
Carbohydrates:17.08g
5.69%
Net Carbohydrates:17.03g
6.19%
Sugar:12.58g
13.98%
Cholesterol:0.09mg
0.03%
Sodium:34.25mg
1.49%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:0.46g
0.92%