Bookish Bites: Citrus Zinger Sugar Cookies
By Jessica Jones
Indulge in the ultimate reading companion with my Citrus Zinger Sugar Cookies, a delightful twist on the classic sugar cookie infused with orange, lemon, and almond extracts. These cookies are not just a treat for your taste buds but also a perfect match for a cozy reading session with your favorite book and a cup of tea.
Imagine a quiet afternoon, a warm cup of tea, and these soft, chewy citrus-infused cookies by your side, enhancing each moment of your reading experience.
Citrus Zinger Sugar Cookies
Prep Time: 10 minutes + 30 minutes for dough to chill
Cook Time: 13 minutes
Total Time: 53 minutes
Yield: 10 large cookies
These timeless sugar cookies, soft and chewy with a delightful citrus twist, are incredibly easy to bake and irresistibly delicious. Sure to become your new go-to favorite, they're crafted from just a few basic ingredients and turn out perfectly in every batch. Click HERE for a PDF.
Ingredients
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled* — this is important
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup granulated sugar, plus 1/4 cup for rolling
1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature* — this is important
1 large egg, room temperature* — this is important
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon orange extract
1/4 teaspoon lemon extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
** note: you can adjust the amount of each extract based on preference **
Directions
In the bowl of a stand mixer (preferably with a paddle attachment), cream together the butter and sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
Add the egg and mix until well combined.
Add the vanilla and other extracts, mixing on low speed until incorporated. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the butter and egg mixture and mix on low speed for about 20 to 30 seconds just until the dough begins to come together. Do not over mix.
Scoop 2-ounce (3 tablespoons) portions of the cookie dough and use your hands to roll the dough into balls. Roll the dough in a small bowl filled with the 1/4 cup granulated sugar and coat all sides.
Place the cookie dough balls on a parchment lined baking sheet and chill for 30 minutes. While the dough chills, preheat the oven to 350°F. When the dough is chilled, place the balls on a separate parchment lined baking sheet, spacing them 2 to 3 inches apart.
Bake for 12 to 13 minutes or until the edges are set and begin to turn a golden brown. The tops of the cookies should be puffy and cracked. Do not over bake.
Remove the cookies from the oven and allow to cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before using a spatula to transfer the cookies to a wire cooling rack.
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