June 22, 2022

True Orange Sugar Cookies

True Orange Sugar Cookies

Category

Desserts

Servings

24

Prep Time

15 minutes

A special citrus-y take on traditional sugar cookies!


Author:
True Citrus
True Orange Sugar Cookies

Ingredients

  • 1 c

    (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened

  • 1

    large egg

  • 3 c

    all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour, if desired)

  • 1 c

    granulated sugar

  • 4

    packets True Orange

  • 3/4 tsp

    baking powder Orange or multi-colored sugar sprinkles

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, using a hand mixer, beat butter and sugar until creamy.
  3. Whisk together the egg and True Orange, then add to the butter mixture. Add the sugar, and beat well.
  4. Add the flour and baking powder and mix on low speed until combined and dough forms.
  5. On a well floured surface, roll out dough to 1/4 inch thickness. Use cookie cutters to cut out shapes. Top with orange sanding sugar sprinkles and transfer to prepared baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes.
  6. Makes about 2 1/2 dozen cookies.