Orange Poppy Seed Cookies
If you’re craving a bright and cheerful treat, these Orange Poppy Seed Cookies are the answer! Soft, tender, and bursting with zesty orange flavor, they make for a delightful snack any time of day. The combination of poppy seeds and fresh orange zest creates a unique taste that’s both refreshing and comforting. Best of all, this recipe requires no chilling time, allowing you to whip up a batch in no time—perfect for busy weeknights or spontaneous gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp orange zest
- 2 tbsp poppy seeds
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg + 2 egg yolks (room temperature)
- 1 1/2 tsp orange extract
- Optional: Orange food color
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tbsp orange juice
- 1 tbsp orange zest to sprinkle on top (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300°F.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, salt, baking soda, orange zest, and poppy seeds.
- In a large bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs and mix well.
- Stir in orange extract (and food coloring if using).
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients until just combined.
- Scoop dough onto lined baking sheets with space in between.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until edges are lightly browned.
- Allow cookies to cool before glazing with a mixture of powdered sugar and orange juice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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