Dessert for 14
Iced Orange Cookies
Orange-scented cookies bake until set, cool, and receive a simple citrus powdered sugar icing.
$1.09for 4 servings
$0.27 per serving$1.09 for 4
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Photo: ambitiouskitchen.com
- 25 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 14servings as written
- $typical cost tier
ItalianVegetarianKid-friendlyBudgetDesserts
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Oranges$1.49/lb typical | a little | $0.05Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 3 oz | $1.20Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 1 | $0.30Typical price |
| Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | 3.5 oz | $0.14Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $3.82 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Sugar and brown sugarCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaFlourBaking powder and sodaSalt and pepperSyrups, molasses, powdered sugar
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp orange zest
- 6 tbsp butter
- 1 large egg
- 1/3 cup fresh squeezed orange juice
- 1/8 tsp almond extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp orange zest
- 1 1/2 tbsp fresh squeezed orange juice
Steps
- Heat the oven to 350 F and grease a baking sheet with cooking oil.
- Rub the granulated sugar and orange zest together, then beat them with the butter and egg.
- Mix in the orange juice, almond extract, flour, baking powder, and salt until a soft dough forms.
- Drop rounded spoonfuls onto the sheet and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the edges are set.
- Whisk the powdered sugar, remaining orange zest, and orange juice into a smooth icing.
- Cool the cookies for 5 minutes, drizzle them with icing, and let the icing firm.
Swaps
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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