Description
Soft, fragrant sugar cookies delicately flavored with orange blossom water, orange extract, and citrus zest. These elegant cookies are quick to make, lightly floral, and perfect for everyday baking or special gatherings.
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (270 g)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened (170 g)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (200 g)
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon orange extract
- 1 tablespoon orange blossom water
- 1 tablespoon fresh orange zest
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
- Add the egg and mix until fully incorporated. Stir in vanilla extract, orange extract, orange blossom water, and orange zest.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, mixing until just combined. Add milk and mix until a soft dough forms.
- Scoop dough into 1½ tablespoon portions, roll into balls, and coat lightly in granulated sugar.
- Place dough balls 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are set and tops look cracked but still pale. Do not overbake.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Chill dough for 15 minutes if cookies spread too much.
- For lemon variation, swap orange zest and extract for lemon versions.
- Top with powdered sugar glaze for extra sweetness.
- Mix in white chocolate chips for a richer cookie.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
