Crispy Orange Lace Cookies: A Delightful Refreshing Treat Recipe
Crispy Orange Lace Cookies are a delicate and refreshing treat combining the zest and juice of fresh oranges with a light, crispy texture. These thin, lacy cookies are sweetened just right and enhanced with a buttery richness, making them perfect for a sophisticated dessert or an elegant snack. Finished with a dusting of powdered sugar and a drizzle of melted chocolate, they offer both visual appeal and delightful flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 25 minutes (including chilling time)
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup Sugar
- 3/4 cup Flour
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Orange Juice
- 1 stick Butter (unsalted)
- Zest of 1 whole Orange
For Garnish
- Powdered Sugar (for dusting)
- Chocolate Drizzle (melted chocolate for decoration)
Instructions
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar and flour until thoroughly combined to create a uniform dry mixture.
- Melt Butter: Melt the butter gradually in the microwave using 30-second intervals, stirring each time until it is fully liquid and smooth.
- Combine Ingredients: Add fresh orange zest and orange juice to the dry mixture, stirring gently to form a smooth, cohesive batter.
- Incorporate Butter: Pour the melted butter into the batter and mix until the entire batter is smooth and well combined.
- Chill Batter: Cover the bowl tightly and refrigerate the batter for at least 2 hours or overnight to allow it to set and develop flavors.
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the cookies.
- Pipe Cookies: Fill a pastry bag with the chilled batter and pipe small, nickel-sized rounds onto Silpat-lined baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake: Place the baking sheets in the oven and bake the cookies for about 10 minutes, watching carefully for a golden, lacy appearance.
- Shape Cookies (Optional): Once slightly cooled but still pliable, drape cookies over a rounded object to create curved shapes, enhancing their presentation.
- Storage: Store the cooled cookies in an airtight container to maintain their crispness and freshness.
Notes
- Substitute lemon or lime juice if fresh orange juice is not available for a different citrus twist.
- Using unsalted butter allows better control of the overall saltiness in the cookie.
- Chilling the batter overnight improves the texture and flavor concentration of the cookies.
- To achieve perfectly round cookies, pipe consistent-sized drops and avoid overcrowding on the baking sheet.
- The optional shaping step can add a lovely presentation touch but is not required for delicious results.
- Use Silpat or parchment paper to prevent sticking and to maintain the cookies’ delicate lace pattern.
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