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Frosted Orange Cookies

February 17, 2015 By Renee 22 Comments

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The Creative Cookie Exchange theme for February was announced months ago. I looked at it, smiled, and then didn’t think about it for a while. It seemed easy enough. As the time came closer my mind drew a complete blank. It is the same as having a head full of words and they all disappear when sitting down to write. I headed to the liquor cabinet to get inspiration. That could sound like an odd thing to do for a cookie baking theme. However it was necessary to complete the mission of “drunken” cookies. I looked at all the various spirits and flavors and decided on Frosted Orange Cookies.

Booze in cookies is not that uncommon. I’ve baked several with alcohol as an ingredient including Chocolate Pecan Bourbon Cookies and Cuban Sugar Cookies (Torticas de Moron). What was getting in the way was the desire to bake cookies with a different flavor and texture than ones I’ve made before. The bottle of orange liquor got the thinking wheels spinning. Something light, fresh, and citrusy came to mind.

Frosted Orange Cookies | Magnolia Days

Frosted Orange Cookies are cake-like in texture. So much so that I’d almost call them cupcake tops. They are soft and airy. The orange flavor comes from fresh orange juice, orange zest, and orange liqueur. That’s a triple dose of orange in each bite.

Frosted Orange Cookies | Magnolia Days

Some notes on the cookies: The original recipe was for six dozen. I did not want to have that many cookies around so I cut the ingredients in half. I was glad I did once in the process. The dough is like a very thick batter. The leavening begins to activate immediately. This caused the dough to change consistency and become stiffer plus puff up slightly in time. I doubt the sixth sheet of cookies would have turned out as nicely as the first one (I bake cookies one sheet at a time).

Frosted Orange Cookies | Magnolia Days

The number of cookies can vary. It will depend on how rounded you make the tablespoon of dough. I halved a recipe for six dozen (72) and wound up with 33 cookies. Since rounded tablespoons is not an exact measurement then expect about three dozen, give or take a few cookies.

Frosted Orange Cookies | Magnolia Days

Do you enjoy boozy cookies? The Creative Cookie Exchange bakers have a whole bunch of recipes for you. They either have alcohol in them or are a non-alcoholic “virgin” cookie inspired by a cocktail. Scroll down to see the list and each recipe is a click away. Have fun baking and cheers!

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Frosted Orange Cookies

Frosted Orange Cookies are soft and cake-like. They are made with fresh orange juice, orange zest, and orange liqueur. A great cookie for grown-ups.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 33 to 36 cookies
Author Renee

Ingredients

For the cookies:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup sour cream at room temperature
  • 1 egg at room temperature
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon orange liqueur
  • 1 tablespoon grated orange zest

For the frosting:

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 1 1/2 cups confectioners sugar sifted
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons orange juice divided, plus more if needed
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons orange liqueur
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

For the cookies:

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper or non-stick liners.
  2. Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a small bowl.
  3. Beat sugar and butter in a medium bowl until light and fluffy.
  4. Add sour cream, egg, orange juice, orange liqueur, and orange zest. Beat until combined.
  5. Add flour mixture and beat until just combined.
  6. Drop dough by rounded tablespoons 2 inches apart on baking sheets.
  7. Bake 8 to 11 minutes or until edges are light golden brown.
  8. Immediately transfer cookies to a wire rack and cool completely.

For the frosting:

  1. Stir together butter, sugar, 1 tablespoon orange juice, orange liqueur, and salt.
  2. Add enough remaining orange juice 1 teaspoon at a time until desired spreading consistency is reached. Add more if needed.
  3. Spread frosting on top of cookies.

Recipe Notes

Frosted Orange Cookies are soft and cake-like. They are made with fresh orange juice, orange zest, and orange liqueur. A great cookie for grown-ups.

Recipe adapted from Pillsbury Fresh Orange Cookies.

The Creative Cookie Exchange theme this month is Drunken Cookies. Cookies made with booze and/or inspired by booze, we have them all! If you are a blogger and want to join in the fun, contact Laura via email (thespicedlife AT gmail DOT com) and she will get you added to our Facebook group where discuss our cookies and share links.

You can also use us as a great resource for cookie recipes. Be sure to check out our Pinterest Board and our monthly posts (you can find all of them here at The Spiced Life). You will be able to find them the first Tuesday after the 15th of each month! Also, if you are looking for inspiration to get in the kitchen and start baking, check out what all of the hosting bloggers have made:

  • Amaretti Biscuits from A Baker’s House
  • Amaretto Tricolor Cookies from Karen’s Kitchen Stories
  • Bourbon Creams from Baking in Pyjamas
  • Cherry Blossom Tea Cookies from Ninja Baker
  • Chocolate French Macarons with Bourbon Praline Buttercream from Sweet Cinnamon & Honey
  • Chocolate Rum Balls from Noshing With The Nolands
  • Cinnamon Raisin Blondies from What Smells So Good?
  • Coffee and Irish Cream Sandwich Cookies from Spiceroots
  • Frosted Orange Cookies from Magnolia Days
  • Guinness Chocolate Chip Cookies from Upstate Ramblings
  • Nutella Baileys Cookies from Basic N Delicious
  • Rosemary Bourbon Chocolate Chunk Cookies with Smoked Sea Salt from The Spiced Life
  • Whiskey Raisin Oatmeal Bars from Food Lust People Love
  • White Chocolate Chip & Frangelico Hazelnut Cookies by Made With Love

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Comments

  1. Stacy says

    February 17, 2015 at 7:36 am

    Love the triple orange in each pillowy cookie, Renee. They are so pretty! Are those some flecks of orange zest in the icing too?

    Reply
  2. Tara says

    February 17, 2015 at 10:38 am

    Love all the wonderful orange flavor in these gorgeous cookies. I love the little icing on top too!!!

    Reply
  3. Terri Steffes says

    February 17, 2015 at 12:43 pm

    5 stars
    I love citrus and these just call my name! Thanks for all the tips about making them, especially about the leavening reacting quickly.

    Reply
  4. Laura says

    February 17, 2015 at 2:34 pm

    I would love these! Ironically all of my previous cookies with alcohol did have either citrus or apple brandy in them, so I went to my liquor cabinet with pretty much the opposite thoughts lol. I love what you did with this theme.

    Reply
  5. The Ninja Baker says

    February 17, 2015 at 5:25 pm

    LOL. Now we know where Renee gets her brilliant blog inspirations – the liquor cabinet! Tee hee. Only kidding =) Seriously though your soft orange frosted cookies with all the fresh orange juice and zest looks to be deeeelicious P.s. You had me at “like a cupcake top”…The frosted top of a cupcake is always the best part =)

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  6. Holly says

    February 17, 2015 at 6:11 pm

    I like the thought of “cupcake tops” and think bakeries should simply sell these by the dozen! Half the calories of a cupcake but with the best parts– the top and the icing!

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  7. Kathia Rodriguez says

    February 17, 2015 at 6:42 pm

    Wow! They look so soft and delicious.

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  8. Karen @ Karen's Kitchen Stories says

    February 17, 2015 at 11:43 pm

    Cupcake tops! What a cute way to describe these. I love the way they look, and I’m sure they are very tasty. Gorgeous photos too Renee!

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  9. Ansh says

    February 18, 2015 at 12:36 am

    These looks incredibly refreshing . I might actually bake the whole batch and keep the cookie jar hidden.

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  10. Nancy @ gottagetbaked says

    February 18, 2015 at 4:40 pm

    I love how jam-packed with orange flavour these beautiful cookies must be! These photos are gorgeous, Renee. Anything citrusy puts me in a spring-time mood. Let’s fast forward the next few winter months and bring on spring and summer! Oh, and boozy cookies for the win! You know how much I love alcohol 😉

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  11. Jill says

    February 18, 2015 at 8:52 pm

    Your cookies sound great.

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  12. Sophie says

    February 18, 2015 at 9:44 pm

    Your cookies are lovely! I love the triple threat of orange in them, and they look absolutely scrumptious!

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  13. Kate says

    February 19, 2015 at 9:36 am

    Who wouldn’t enjoy a cupcake top packed with flavor! These little pillows are adorable!

    Reply
  14. [email protected] in Pyjamaa says

    February 21, 2015 at 10:10 am

    How refreshing indeed, they sound and looks wonderful!

    Reply
  15. Sarah says

    February 21, 2015 at 6:02 pm

    This is definitely my mom’s type of cookie, she’s an orange fan to the max

    Reply

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