Best 4 Orange Lemon Butter Cookies Recipes

Indulge in a delightful journey of flavors with our exquisite Orange Lemon Butter Cookies, a symphony of citrusy goodness that will tantalize your taste buds. These cookies are brimming with the vibrant zest of oranges and lemons, perfectly balanced with the richness of butter and a hint of sweetness. Each bite is a burst of refreshing citrus, complemented by a velvety smooth texture that melts in your mouth. Discover the secrets behind these delectable treats as we guide you through the step-by-step process of creating these culinary masterpieces. Get ready to embark on a baking adventure that will leave you and your loved ones craving more.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

ORANGE BUTTER COOKIES

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The most common mistakes made by home bakers, professionals say, have to do with the care and handling of one ingredient: butter. Creaming butter correctly, keeping butter doughs cold, and starting with fresh, good-tasting butter are vital details that professionals take for granted, and home bakers often miss.

Provided by Julia Moskin

Categories snack, cookies and bars, dessert

Time 1h

Yield About 4 dozen cookies

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 3/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1 2/3 cups cake flour or more all-purpose flour (cake flour gives a finer texture)
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
1 cup (2 sticks) cold unsalted butter
2 packed teaspoons freshly grated orange zest
1 large egg plus 2 large egg yolks, at room temperature
1 orange
1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 to 4 tablespoons whole milk
2 drops almond or vanilla extract
Pinch fine salt

Steps:

Position two oven racks in top and bottom third of oven. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper.
In a bowl, whisk flours, baking soda and salt together. In a mixer, cream together the sugar, butter and orange zest at medium speed until light and smooth, about 3 minutes. Scrape down the sides of bowl frequently. Add egg and mix. Add one egg yolk and mix. Add remaining egg yolk and mix. Stir in dry ingredients just until combined.
Scoop tablespoons of dough onto parchment, leaving more than 1 inch between cookies. Press each one down lightly with 2 fingers to flatten to a thickness of 1/2 inch. Leave any ridges and valleys on top of cookie intact, but smooth the edges.
Bake about 15 minutes, rotating cookie sheets halfway through. Cookies should be pale but baked all the way through. Cool on sheets 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack and cool before storing in airtight containers up to 1 week.
When ready to serve, make icing: Bring a small pot of water to a boil. Peel orange, being careful to remove only outer orange zest, and cut into thin strips. Blanch in boiling water 1 minute; drain. Sift confectioners' sugar into a bowl. Whisk in 2 tablespoons milk. Whisk in more milk if needed to make mixture thin enough to spread. Add extract, salt and zest, and whisk to combine.
Place cookies on a rack and drizzle icing over each one (make sure there is some orange zest in each spoonful). Icing will settle into cookie crevices; let harden.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 108, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 61 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams, TransFat 0 grams

LEMON BUTTER COOKIES

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These tender cutout cookies have a slight lemon flavor that makes them stand out from the rest. They're very easy to roll out compared to other sugar cookies I've worked with. I know you'll enjoy them as much as we do. -Judy McCreight, Springfield, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 30m

Yield about 13 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
1/4 cup whole milk
2 teaspoons lemon extract
4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
Colored sugar, optional

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, milk and extract. Combine dry ingredients; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and chill for 2 hours. , Preheat oven to 350°. Roll out on a lightly floured surface to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with a 2-in. cookie cutter dipped in flour. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Sprinkle with colored sugar if desired. , Bake until the edges just begin to brown, 8-9 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 55mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

ORANGE & LEMON WAFER COOKIES

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These light citrus cookies go so well with a cup of coffee or tea after a heavy holiday meal. -JoAnn Belack, Bradenton, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 35m

Yield about 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon orange extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
5 teaspoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
Thin orange or lemon peel strips, optional

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg, orange zest, lemon zest and extracts. In another bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture., Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto parchment-lined baking sheets. If desired, top with orange peel strips., Bake 6-8 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 42 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 21mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

FRESH ORANGE BUTTER COOKIES

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Make and share this Fresh Orange Butter Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Theresa Thunderbird

Categories Dessert

Time 32m

Yield 48 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 tablespoon orange zest
1 teaspoon grated lemon, rind of
1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine, softened
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup sugar
1 large egg
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
2 cups sifted all-purpose flour

Steps:

Blend orange and lemon peels with softened butter or margarine.
Mix in salt and sugar.
Beat in egg and orange juice.
Stir in flour.
Mix well.
Chill dough until stiff enough to handle,the shape into 1 inch balls.
Place 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.
Bake in preheated oven at 375 for 10-12 minutes.
Cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 71.2, Fat 4, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 14.6, Sodium 40.9, Carbohydrate 8.3, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 4.3, Protein 0.7

Tips:

Use cold butter: This will help the cookies hold their shape better and prevent them from spreading too much while baking.
Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy: This will help incorporate air into the dough, making the cookies light and tender.
Don't overmix the dough: Overmixing can toughen the cookies.
Chill the dough before baking: This will help the cookies keep their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
Bake the cookies at the correct temperature: The cookies should be baked at 375°F (190°C) for 10-12 minutes, or until they are just starting to turn golden brown around the edges.
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely: This will help prevent the cookies from breaking.

Conclusion:

These orange-lemon butter cookies are a delicious, easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. With their bright citrus flavor and soft, chewy texture, these cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.