Description
A soft and tender sugar cookie infused with the bright aroma of fresh orange zest and the warm depth of ground cinnamon.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange zest
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350F (175C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, orange zest, and ground cinnamon until well combined.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined; do not overmix.
- Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to prevent over-spreading.
- Scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough for each cookie and roll into balls, placing them 2 inches apart on the sheets.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are just barely golden.
- Let the cookies cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American