How to Make 7 Best Orange Crinkle Cookies for a Zesty Treat!
Experience the vibrant flavors of citrus in these delightful orange crinkle cookies, perfect for any festive occasion or just a citrusy snack.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons orange zest from 2 large oranges
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 1 cup powdered sugar for coating
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Beat in the vanilla extract, eggs, orange zest, and orange juice until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Using a tablespoon or a small cookie scoop, form the dough into balls.
- Roll each dough ball generously in powdered sugar, ensuring it is fully coated.
- Place the sugar-coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops are cracked and slightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
To make these cookies gluten-free, substitute the all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking flour blend. Incorporate the flour gently to avoid overworking the dough. Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Use a microplane to zest the oranges before juicing.