Recipe Name: The Inn at Jackson’s Orange Snowball Cookies 🍊🍪
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Description: If you’re a fan of all things citrusy, you’re in for a treat with these delightful Orange Snowball Cookies! Bursting with zesty orange flavor and coated in a sweet sugary glaze, these cookies are perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a cozy winter night by the fire or a summer picnic in the park. 🌞❄️
Recipe Category: Dessert
Keywords: Cookie & Brownie, Oranges, Citrus, Fruit, Kid Friendly, Kosher, Potluck, Christmas, Halloween, < 60 Mins, Oven, Small Appliance, Easy, Inexpensive
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Butter | 1 cup |
| Icing sugar | 3/4 cup |
| All-purpose flour | 1 cup |
| Orange zest | 2 2/3 tbsp |
| Orange juice | 1 tbsp |
| White sugar | 2 cups |
Nutritional Information (per serving – 1 cookie):
- Calories: 157.8
- Fat Content: 7.8g
- Saturated Fat Content: 4.9g
- Cholesterol Content: 20.3mg
- Sodium Content: 54.8mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 20.8g
- Fiber Content: 0.4g
- Sugar Content: 10g
- Protein Content: 1.5g
Recipe Yield: 24 cookies
Recipe Instructions:
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Using an electric mixer set to medium-high speed, beat the butter in a large mixing bowl for about 30 seconds until it becomes creamy and smooth.
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Add the icing sugar to the bowl and continue beating until the mixture is well combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl occasionally to ensure everything is evenly mixed.
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Pour in the orange juice and continue beating until it’s fully incorporated into the mixture, creating a fragrant and citrusy base for your cookies.
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Gradually add the all-purpose flour to the bowl, beating on low speed until just combined. If the mixer struggles to incorporate all the flour, switch to using a wooden spoon to gently fold in the remaining amount.
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Stir in 1 tablespoon of the orange zest, infusing the dough with vibrant citrus flavor that will shine through in every bite.
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Once the dough is thoroughly mixed, shape it into 1-1/4 inch balls using your hands.
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Roll each ball in granulated sugar, coating them generously for a sweet and crunchy exterior.
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Place the sugar-coated dough balls onto an ungreased cookie sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading while baking.
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Bake the cookies in a preheated oven at 325°F (165°C) for approximately 15 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly browned and the tops are set.
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Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
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While the cookies are cooling, prepare the sugary orange glaze by blending together the remaining 2 teaspoons of orange zest with 3/4 cup of granulated sugar in a food processor or blender until it forms a fine mixture.
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Once the cookies are cool enough to handle but still warm, gently roll each one in the orange sugar glaze until they’re fully coated.
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Finally, transfer the glazed cookies back to the wire racks to cool completely, allowing the sugary coating to set before serving.
These Orange Snowball Cookies are sure to be a hit with friends and family alike, so be prepared to make plenty – they’ll disappear quickly! Enjoy their sunny citrus flavor with a cup of tea or coffee for a delightful treat any time of day. 🌟🍊
