Orange Kisses

By gstark

Makes about 4 dozen

Ingredients

• For cookies:
• 2 c. flour
• 1/2 tsp. baking soda
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. baking powder
• 2/3 c. butter, at room temperature
• 3/4 c. granulated sugar
• 1 egg
• 2 tbsp. finely grated orange zest
• 1/2 c. fresh-squeezed orange juice
• For icing:
• 2 c. powdered sugar
• 2 tbsp. butter, at room temperature
• 2 tbsp. freshly squeezed orange juice, plus extra if needed
• 1 tbsp. finely grated orange zest
• Directions

Preparation

Step 1

To make cookies: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt and baking powder and reserve. In a large bowl using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat butter and granulated sugar until creamy. Add egg and beat until thoroughly combined.

Add orange zest and mix until combined. Add orange juice and beat for 30 seconds. Slowly add flour mixture and mix until just combined. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 30 minutes.

Drop dough by rounded teaspoons 2 inches apart onto prepared baking sheets and bake 8 to 10 minutes, until edges of cookies are lightly browned. Remove from oven, cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

To make icing: In a medium bowl, stir together powdered sugar, butter, orange juice and orange zest until combined, adding more orange juice if necessary to make right consistency. Ice cookies to taste.