nonnas orange cookies

Slightly crispy on the outside and light and airy on the inside, they remind me of orange flavored lady fingers.

Orange Cookies - Easy Italian Orange Cookies

Sugar

Shortening

Eggs

Orange Juice

Orange Zest

Flour

tsp Baking Powder

Confectioners Sugar

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.

Using an electric mixer, combine the sugar and shortening and mix on medium speed for 2-3 minutes.

Add the eggs, one at a time and mix until the eggs are fully incorporated.

Pour the orange juice into the egg mixture and mix well.

Combine the flour, baking powder and orange zest in a medium bowl.

With the mixer on low gradually add the flour mixture to the egg mixture.  Beat for a minute or two and scrape down the sides to ensure that all the ingredients are evenly distributed.

Prepare a small bowl with powdered sugar.Drop of tablespoon of dough into the powdered sugar and roll the dough to coat it on all sides.  Carefully shape the dough into an oval and place on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.

Lightly tap the dough with your fingers to slightly flatten the cookie.Repeat with the remaining dough.  Make sure to leave about 2 inches between the cookies as they will rise and expand.

Bake the cookies for 12 minutes or until the cookies are crinkled and lightly golden.

Just made these delicious cookies again. I do a lot of baking over the holidays and give all away to friends…but, these cookies I freeze some and enjoy with a cup of espresso  In the afternoon! So good!

Hi Enzo, what do u think about adding cinnamon or clove and how much. Ty antoinette

Hello, this recipe is perfect.  I used butter instead of shortening and they were delicious.

These cookies are so delicious and easy to make! The perfect little treat for afternoon coffee , tea or anytime of day! Will definitely be making them again!

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