The best Orange Cookies - Happy Tuesday

The best Orange Cookies - Happy Tuesday

Super easy Orange cookies are a favorite among my family members. Combo of orange and mascarpone cheese ...do you need more.

Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1/8 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/2 sugar
  • 1/4 cup mascarpone cheese
  • 1 orange
  • a few drops of orange oil
  • 1 egg
  • 1 1/4 cup AP flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder (no Al)
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 F.
  2. In the bowl mix 1/8 cup butter and 1/2 cup sugar on medium speed for about 6 minutes.
  3. Add 1/4 cup mascarpone cheese,few drops of orange oil,1 egg and mix until smooth.
  4. In another bowl whisk together 1 1/4 cup flour,1/2 tsp baking powder and 1/2 tsp salt.
  5. Add flour mixture to mascarpone mixture.
  6. Mix until flour is fully incorporated.
  7. Using 1 TBSP drop the cookies into baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes.
  8. GLAZE
  9. -1/3 cup icing sugar
  10. -1 TBSP orange juice
  11. In a bowl combine icing sugar and orange juice. Mix until smooth.
  12. Drizzle over the cookies.
  13. Optional: Top with orange zest, chocolate or sprinkles.
  14. Allow the glaze to dry completely.
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