Best Christmas Cookie: Soft Glazed Orange Delight

Experience the nostalgia of the best Christmas cookie with these Soft Glazed Orange Delights, combining fragrant orange, cinnamon, and cloves.

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 10

Resting Time 30

Total Time 1 10

Servings: 24 cookies

Course: Desserts

Cuisine: American

Calories: 150

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Cookie Dough

2 cups All-Purpose Flour Provides the essential structure for the cookies.
0.5 cups Granulated Sugar Adds just the right amount of sweetness.
2 tablespoons Dutch-Processed Cocoa Delivers a subtle chocolate flavor.
2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon Brings warm, holiday spice to the mix.
1 teaspoon Ground Cloves Enhances the cookie’s aromatic profile.
2 teaspoons Baking Powder Acts as a leavening agent for that perfect rise.
2 large Eggs Serve as a binding agent.
0.25 cups Extra Virgin Olive Oil Adds moisture; choose a light-flavored option.
2 tablespoons Whole Milk Ensures the dough is delightful and easy to work with.
2 medium Orange Zest Invigorates the cookies with a fresh aroma.

For the Glaze

2 cups Confectioners’ Sugar Creates the sweet finish.
0.25 cups Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice Provides the perfect zing.
1 teaspoon Cointreau/Grand Marnier (optional) Adds a delightful depth of flavor.

Equipment

Mixing Bowl
baking sheet
Parchment Paper
Wire rack

Method

Prepare the Dough

Whisk together all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, Dutch-processed cocoa, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, and baking powder in a medium bowl. Create a well, add eggs, olive oil, milk, and orange zest. Mix until a rough dough forms, then knead until smooth. Cover and let rest for 30 minutes.

Shape and Bake

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Divide dough into quarters. Roll one quarter into a rope shape, cut into desired cookie shapes. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes until slightly firm. Cool on a wire rack.

Glaze the Cookies

Sift confectioners' sugar into a bowl, mix in orange juice until smooth. Stir in Cointreau if using. Dip cooled cookies in the glaze, then allow to dry on a wire rack for at least 12 hours.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 21mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure cookies are completely cool before glazing to prevent melting. Adjust glaze consistency as needed. Use cornstarch to prevent dough stickiness while shaping if necessary.

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