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Blood Orange Cookies

Soft citrus cookies made with fresh blood orange zest and juice, finished with a naturally pink glaze.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 170
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookies
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.75 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tbsp blood orange zest
  • 2 tbsp blood orange juice
Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp blood orange juice adjust as needed

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

  1. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
  2. Mix in egg, zest, juice, and vanilla.
  3. Add dry ingredients and mix gently.
  4. Bake until edges are set.
  5. Glaze once completely cooled.

Notes

Use fresh blood oranges for best color and flavor.