Glazed Orange Poppy Seed Cookies
Indulge in the delightful taste of Orange Poppy Seed Cookies, a perfect blend of zesty orange flavor and crunchy poppy seeds. These soft and tender cookies are quick to prepare, requiring no chill time, making them ideal for any occasion—from holiday gatherings to cozy nights in. The vibrant orange zest and creamy glaze elevate these cookies, creating an eye-catching treat that will surely impress your family and friends. Enjoy them with a glass of milk, serve at tea parties, or gift them for a thoughtful homemade touch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons orange zest
- 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg + 2 egg yolks (room temperature)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons orange extract
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons orange juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, salt, baking soda, orange zest, and poppy seeds.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
- Beat in the egg and yolks until combined.
- Mix in the orange extract; optionally add food coloring.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just mixed.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Scoop dough onto the sheet with space between each cookie.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until lightly browned on edges.
- Cool before glazing with the mixture of powdered sugar and orange juice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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