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Christmas Cookie

Delightful Christmas Cookie Recipe with Glazed Orange Twist

This Christmas cookie recipe brings together vibrant citrus flavor with a hint of warm spice, making it a holiday favorite.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 11 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free cookies.
  • 1 cup White Granulated Sugar Consider coconut sugar for a more natural option.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Freshly ground is recommended for maximum flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cloves Avoid using whole cloves, as they will affect texture.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Don’t substitute with baking soda without adjusting ratios.
  • 2 large Eggs For vegan option, substitute with flax eggs (1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 2.5 tbsp water per egg).
  • 1/2 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil Light-flavored oils prevent overpowering the cookie.
  • 1/4 cup Whole Milk Substitute with plant-based milk for a dairy-free option.
  • Zest of 2 Oranges Fresh zest is essential for vibrancy in taste.
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Confectioners' Sugar Can replace with powdered coconut sugar for a healthier alternative.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice Bottled juice may lack the fresh taste.
  • 2 tablespoons Cointreau or Grand Marnier Optional; replace with more orange juice if desired.

Equipment

  • Medium Bowl
  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • whisk
  • Spatula
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Best Christmas Cookie Recipe
  1. Whisk together the all-purpose flour, white granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, and baking powder until evenly combined.
  2. Create a well in the center of your dry mixture, then add the eggs, extra virgin olive oil, whole milk, and freshly grated orange zest. Mix until the ingredients form a rough dough.
  3. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) while the dough rests. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  4. Take a quarter of the dough and roll it into a rope approximately ½ to ¾ inch thick. Cut the rope into 1.5-inch diamond-shaped pieces.
  5. Bake the cookies for 9-11 minutes or until they are dry to the touch and lightly golden around the edges.
  6. Prepare the glaze by whisking together the confectioners' sugar, fresh orange juice, and Cointreau in a bowl.
  7. Once the cookies have cooled, dip the tops into the prepared glaze and return them to the wire rack. Let them sit overnight.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 40mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. For long-term storage, freeze ungazed cookies for up to 3 months.

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