These light, tender Italian orange cookies are made with fresh orange juice and zest for a burst of bright citrus, offering a delicious variation on the traditional lemon version. A simple orange icing adds the perfect holiday touch!
In a large bowl sift together the flour and baking powder, set aside.
In an electric mixer, cream the butter and sugar until light. Add eggs, orange juice, and orange rind. Mix until well blended.
On low speed, gradually add the flour and baking powder. Mix just until blended.
Using a teaspoon, drop rounded teaspoons onto a parchment lined baking sheet, spacing each cookie about 2 inches apart.
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until lightly browned.
Remove from the oven. Using a metal spatula, remove cookies from the sheet onto a wire cooling rack. Cool completely. Frost with orange confectioner’ icing.
Orange Confectioners' Icing
This icing can be made with almost any flavor. Simply substitute water for orange juice and add 2 teaspoons of extract. This version realalya ceents the orange flavor of the anginetti.
In an electric mixer on medium speed, beat all the icing ingredients until smooth.
Using a metal spatula, frost the tops of the cookies. The frosting will drip down the sides of the cookie. Dry the frosted cookies on wire cooling rack placed over waxed paper or parchment paper (to capture the drips). Leave plain or adorn with your favorite sprinkles.
Store in an airtight container
This is enough for the 50 cookies.
Notes
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