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Orange Drop Cookies

Orange Drop Cookies Recipe

From the 1963 Betty Crocker Cooky Book. These are a cake-like cookie. For variety, add 1/2 cup of chopped nuts, raisins or chocolate chips. I used chocolate chips because I enjoy the taste of chocolate and orange together.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: < 30 Mins, Beginner Cook, Cookie and Brownie, Dessert, Drop Cookies, Easy, Kid-Friendly, Sweet, Toddler-Friendly
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 48 cookies
Calories: 65.1kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2/3 cup butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 egg, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons orange zest, grated
  • 1/2 1/2 cup raisins or 1/2 cup chocolate chips, if using

Instructions

  • Heat oven to 400F/200°C.
  • Mix together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
  • In another large mixing bowl, mix butter, sugar and egg thoroughly. Stir in orange juice and rind.
  • Sift dry ingredients into wet ingredients and blend together.
  • Drop rounded teaspoonfuls of dough about 2" apart on ungreased baking sheet.
  • Bake 8-10 minutes or until delicately browned on edges.
  • Remove from cookie sheets and cool completely. Store in an airtight container.

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Nutrition

Serving: 812g | Calories: 65.1kcal | Carbohydrates: 7.8g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3.5g | Saturated Fat: 1.8g | Cholesterol: 11.2mg | Sodium: 70.4mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 3.4g