Grandma's Orange Drop Cookies
BySkylar
Photo by Skylar
- Serves
- 36
- Prep Time
- 15 Minutes
- Cook Time
- 8 Minutes
My grandma was well known for these cookies and they've been a staple every Christmas in my family for as long as I can remember. These cookies are pillowy soft, full of orange flavor and are iced with a bright citrusy icing - perfect for dreary Pennsylvania winters! My grandma had them on all of her cookie plates and now that she's been gone almost 2 years, I still make them because it wouldn't be Christmas without them!
Ingredients
Cookie
- 2/3 cup butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 2 tablespoon orange zest
- 2 cup flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Orange Butter Icing
- 2 1/2 tablespoon butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 tablespoon orange juice
- 2 teaspoon orange zest
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Directions
- Step 1
For Cookies: Preheat your oven to 400*F.
- Step 2
In a large bowl (or stand mixer), cream together softened butter, granulated sugar and egg until fluffy.
- Step 3
Add in orange juice and zest.
- Step 4
In a small bowl, mix together dry ingredients, then slowly add to your mixing bowl until combined.
- Step 5
Drop by tablespoons onto an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake for 8-10 minutes.
- Step 6
For Icing: Combine softened butter and powdered sugar. Stir in orange juice and zest. Mix until smooth.
- Step 7
Frost the cookies and enjoy!