Orange Crinkle Cookies
 
Makes about 23
Ingredients
  • 1¼ cups granulated sugar, divided
  • 1 tablespoon packed orange zest
  • 2 teaspoons packed lime zest
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 egg yolk, room temperature
  • ¼ cup fresh orange juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ cup confectioners’ sugar, sifted
Instructions
  1. In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup granulated sugar and zests until fully incorporated. Whisk in melted butter, egg, egg yolk, orange juice, and vanilla until well combined.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Add flour mixture to sugar mixture in two additions, folding until well combined after each addition. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight.
  3. Preheat oven to 325°. Line 2 large rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper.
  4. In a small bowl, place confectioners’ sugar. In another small bowl, place remaining ¼ cup granulated sugar.
  5. Using a 1-tablespoon spring-loaded scoop, scoop dough and shape into balls. Roll in granulated sugar; roll in confectioners’ sugar. Place 2 inches apart on prepared pans.
  6. Bake until edges are set and cracks have formed, about 12 minutes. Let cool completely on pans.
Recipe by Taste of the South at https://tasteofthesouthmagazine.com/orange-crinkle-cookies/