Description

Indulge in the delightful experience of baking with these Orange Poppy Seed Cookies, a perfect fusion of zesty citrus and crunchy poppy seeds. These soft, tender cookies are bursting with fresh orange flavor, making them ideal for any gathering or a sweet treat for yourself. With no chilling time required, you can whip up a batch quickly and enjoy the intoxicating aroma that fills your kitchen as they bake.

Ingredients

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2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking soda
2 tsp orange zest
2 tbsp poppy seeds
3/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
1 cup granulated sugar
1 egg + 2 egg yolks (room temperature)
1 1/2 tsp orange extract
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1–2 tbsp orange juice

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, salt, baking soda, orange zest, and poppy seeds.
In a large mixing bowl, cream softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Add eggs one at a time, mixing until well combined. Then incorporate orange extract.
Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined—do not overmix.
Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart.
Bake for about 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned around the edges but still soft in the center.
Allow cookies to cool before glazing with a mixture of powdered sugar and fresh orange juice.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie (approximately 30g)
Calories: 140
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 50mg
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 17g
Fiber: <1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 35mg