Description
Crispy Orange Lace Cookies are a delightful, refreshing treat that perfectly balances lightness and zesty orange flavor. These cookies boast an airy, crispy texture enhanced by the brightness of fresh orange juice and zest. Ideal for afternoon tea, festive gatherings, or a sweet indulgence at home, they are both elegant and easy to make.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Sugar
- 3/4 cup Flour
- 1/2 cup Orange Juice
- 1 stick Butter (unsalted)
- Zest from 1 whole Orange
- Powdered Sugar (for dusting)
- Melted Chocolate (for drizzling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour and sugar until well combined.
- Add melted butter, orange juice, and zest to the dry mixture; mix until smooth.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space for spreading.
- Bake for about 10 minutes or until edges turn golden brown.
- Let cool on a wire rack; then dust with powdered sugar and drizzle with melted chocolate before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg