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Orange Lace Cookies

Crispy Orange Lace Cookies: A Delightful Refreshing Treat

Discover the irresistible Orange Lace Cookies, combining lightness and zesty orange flavor in each delightful bite.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: DESSERTS
Cuisine: American
Calories: 70
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup Sugar Provides sweetness and helps achieve that crispy lace texture
  • 3/4 cup Flour Acts as the structural backbone; make sure it's properly leveled
  • 1/2 cup Orange Juice Adds moisture and zesty flavor; can substitute with lemon or lime juice
  • 1 stick Butter Creates richness in each bite; unsalted is best for flavor control
  • 1 whole Orange Zest Intensifies refreshing orange flavor; can use zest from other citrus fruits
Optional Toppings
  • Powdered Sugar Light dusting adds a touch of elegance
  • Chocolate Drizzle Melted chocolate adds flavor and visual appeal

Equipment

  • Large Bowl
  • microwave
  • pastry bag
  • Baking sheets
  • Silpat or parchment paper

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour and sugar until well combined.
  2. Melt Butter: Melt your butter in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring each time until fully liquefied.
  3. Combine Ingredients: Add fresh orange zest and juice to the flour mixture, stirring gently until you have a smooth batter.
  4. Incorporate Butter: Pour the melted butter into your batter, mixing until everything is fully combined.
  5. Chill Batter: Cover the bowl and refrigerate your batter for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  6. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  7. Pipe Cookies: Fill a pastry bag with your chilled cookie batter and pipe nickel-sized rounds onto Silpat-lined baking sheets.
  8. Bake: Place the sheets in the oven and bake for about 10 minutes, keeping an eye on them.
  9. Shape Cookies (Optional): If desired, drape cookies over a rounded object once slightly cooled.
  10. Storage: Store cookies in an airtight container to keep them crispy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 70kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 5gVitamin A: 70IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 0.3mg

Notes

Experiment with different citrus juices for unique twists. Dust with powdered sugar before serving for an elegant touch.

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