Best 5 Aunt Bessies Frosted Fresh Orange Cookies Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our collection of Aunt Bessie's Frosted Fresh Orange Cookies recipes. These delectable treats are a symphony of citrusy flavors, combining the vibrant zest of oranges with a sweet and tangy frosting. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies are sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

From the classic Frosted Fresh Orange Cookies, featuring a soft and chewy texture and a generous drizzle of orange frosting, to the Orange Creamsicle Cookies, which blend the nostalgic flavors of orange and vanilla, our recipes offer something for everyone. The Orange Drop Cookies, with their chewy centers and bursts of orange flavor, are a delightful surprise, while the Orange Blossom Cookies, with their delicate floral notes, are a sophisticated treat.

For those who prefer a gluten-free option, our Gluten-Free Orange Cookies are a delicious alternative, offering the same zesty flavor without compromising on texture. And if you're looking for a festive twist, our Orange Cranberry Cookies, adorned with dried cranberries and a sprinkling of orange zest, are sure to impress.

With step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, our recipes ensure that even novice bakers can create these delectable cookies with ease. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a delightful baking adventure with Aunt Bessie's Frosted Fresh Orange Cookies. Let the sweet aroma of oranges fill your kitchen as you create unforgettable memories with these citrusy treats.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

AUNT BESSIE'S FROSTED FRESH ORANGE COOKIES



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Fresh, fruity... and delicious! Just as you'd imagine, these cookies are delightfully light and refreshing. We just love the bright citrus flavor.

Provided by Kathie Carr

Categories     Other Snacks

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 15

COOKIES:
2 c brown sugar
2 eggs
1 c softened butter (original recipe called for lard)
1 c buttermilk or sour milk
1 pinch of salt
2 1/2 c all purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1 grated orange rind (use 1/2 in cookies and 1/2 in icing)
ICING:
1 c powdered sugar
1 Tbsp orange juice (or enough to make a glaze type icing for cookies)
1/2 of orange rind (left from cookies)
2-3 drops yellow food coloring, optional

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Combine all cookie ingredients and mix well. Drop by heaping teaspoons full onto greased cookie sheets. Bake for 10 minutes.
  • 2. Mix powdered sugar with enough orange juice to form a glaze type icing. Add left over orange rind from making cookies and food coloring if used. Spread on warm cookies.

FROSTED ORANGE COOKIES



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"I remember my dad making a big batch of these citrus cookies when I was growing up," writes Tammie Young from Mattoon, Illinois. "They're very moist and have a wonderful old-fashioned taste."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield about 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 medium navel oranges
1/2 cup butter-flavored shortening
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup milk
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon butter, melted

Steps:

  • With a sharp knife, score each orange into quarters; remove peel. Use knife to remove white pith from peel and fruit; discard. Quarter oranges and place in a blender. Add peel; cover and process until smooth (mixture should measure 3/4 cup)., In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in milk and 6 tablespoons orange mixture. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture until blended. , Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10-13 minutes or until set and edges are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool., For frosting, in a small bowl, combine confectioners' sugar, butter and enough of the remaining orange mixture to achieve spreading consistency. Frost cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 168 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 100mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

OUTRAGEOUSLY MOIST ORANGE COOKIES



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When you hear a citrus cookie lemon typically pops into your head. These light and refreshing cookies prove orange can also be the citrus of choice. They're tender and will melt in your mouth. Alone, the cookie has just the right amount of orange flavor and you could enjoy them as is. But, the orange icing sends them over the top...

Provided by Dee Stillwell

Categories     Cookies

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 c butter, softened
2 c sugar
2 large eggs
juice & zest of 1 large sweet orange
1 c milk
1 tsp orange emulsion (can use extract)
4 c all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
FROSTING
2 c powdered sugar
2 Tbsp butter, softened
1 pinch salt
zest and juice of 1/2 of an orange or to make it spreadable

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare cookie sheets by lining with parchment paper. Zest and juice oranges.
  • 2. Cream butter and sugar together. Beat in eggs, orange juice, zest, and mix.
  • 3. Sift dry ingredients together.
  • 4. Add flour mixture alternately with milk to form a soft dough.
  • 5. Scoop cookies onto cookie sheets. Bake for approx 10 minutes or until very lightly browned. Cool for 10 minutes and remove to a cooling rack.
  • 6. While cookies finish cooling, make the frosting. Whisk all frosting ingredients together until smooth and creamy.
  • 7. Spread on cookies and let sit to dry. Enjoy!

FRESH ORANGE COOKIES WITH ORANGE GLAZE



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This recipe comes courtesy of one of my co-workers who made them for our holiday cookie exchange. I fell in love with them and had to have the recipe. The secret is only using fresh orange rind and juice!

Provided by RunninLion

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 5 dozen cookies, 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup unsalted butter
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 cup sour cream
2 eggs
3 tablespoons freshly grated orange zest
4 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup orange juice
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon freshly grated orange zest
3 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • In a medium bowl, cream together the butter, sugar and sour cream until smooth.
  • Beat in eggs one at a time then add orange zest.
  • In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Stir into sugar-sour cream mixture, alternating with orange juice.
  • Drop by teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets or in madeleine-style pans.
  • Bake for 8-10 minutes in preheated oven. Allow to cool on baking sheet for 2 minutes before moving to wire cooling rack.
  • In a small bowl, combine melted butter, sugar and orange zest. Mix in orange juice, 1 Tbs. at a time until desired consistency is reached. Spread over cooled cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 332.8, Fat 14.5, SaturatedFat 8.8, Cholesterol 55.1, Sodium 158.1, Carbohydrate 47.9, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 28.1, Protein 3.7

FROSTED ORANGE COOKIES



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Make and share this Frosted Orange Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 51m

Yield 102 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/2 cups sugar
1 cup shortening
2 eggs, beaten
1 (8 ounce) carton sour cream
2 tablespoons grated orange rind
3 tablespoons orange juice
4 cups all-purpose flour, plus
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 (16 ounce) package powdered sugar, sifted
2 tablespoons grated orange rind
5 tablespoons orange juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Combine first 4 ingredients in a large bowl; beat until smooth and creamy.
  • Add orange rind and juice; beat well.
  • Combine flour, baking powder, soda, and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture, beating well.
  • Drop dough by teaspoonfuls onto greased cookie sheets; bake at 350 degrees for 14-16 minutes or until edges just begin to brown.
  • Cool on wire racks.
  • Spread tops of cookies with orange glaze.
  • Orange Glaze: Combine all ingredients; beat until smooth.

Tips:

  • Use fresh oranges: Fresh oranges provide the best flavor and aroma for these cookies. If you can, use organic oranges to avoid any pesticides or chemicals.
  • Zest the oranges finely: Finely zesting the oranges will help to release the most flavor and aroma. You can use a Microplane zester or a fine grater.
  • Don't overmix the dough: Overmixing the dough will make the cookies tough. Mix the dough just until it is combined.
  • Chill the dough: Chilling the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking will help the cookies to hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
  • Bake the cookies until they are just set: The cookies should be slightly soft in the center when they are done. If you overbake them, they will be dry and crumbly.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before frosting them: This will help the frosting to set properly.

Conclusion:

These Aunt Bessie's Frosted Fresh Orange Cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. The bright citrus flavor of the oranges pairs perfectly with the sweet and creamy frosting. These cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them!

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