Orange Cookies

These brown butter orange cookies are soft, buttery, and bursting with fresh citrus flavor. Rich browned butter gives the cookies a warm caramel-like depth while bright orange zest and a creamy orange icing make them fresh, sweet, and bakery-worthy. Perfect for spring gatherings, summer treats, or holiday cookie trays.

Yield: 18-20 large

Author: Kelli Bowman

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Orange Cookies

Prep time: 25 MinCook time: 12 MinInactive time: 2 HourTotal time: 2 H & 37 M

These brown butter orange cookies are soft, buttery, and bursting with fresh citrus flavor. Rich browned butter gives the cookies a warm caramel-like depth while bright orange zest and a creamy orange icing make them fresh, sweet, and bakery-worthy. Perfect for spring gatherings, summer treats, or holiday cookie trays.

Ingredients

Cookies

• 3 sticks browned butter, cooled to room temperature
• 1½ cups sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 Tbsp orange zest
• 2 eggs
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp salt

Icing

• ½ c butter, softened
• Zest of 1 orange
• Pinch of salt
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 3 c powdered sugar
• 2–3 Tbsp fresh orange juice
• ½ tsp orange extract (optional)

Instructions

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the cooled browned butter, sugar, vanilla extract, orange zest, and eggs. Beat for 2–3 minutes until light and fluffy. Add the flour, baking soda, and salt, then mix until fully combined.
2. Scoop about ¼ cup of dough and roll into balls. Place on a baking sheet, cover, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to 24 hours.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together softened butter, orange zest, salt, vanilla extract, powdered sugar, fresh orange juice, and orange extract if using.
4. Refrigerate until ready to use, or leave at room temperature if using soon.
5. Preheat oven to 375°F.
6. Place chilled cookie dough balls 2–3 inches apart on a baking sheet.
7. Bake for 12–13 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden and set while the centers remain soft.
8. Allow cookies to cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
9. Once fully cooled, frost generously with orange icing and enjoy!

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