Orange Poppy Seed Cookies Recipe
Tender citrus cookies speckled with poppy seeds and finished with a bright orange glaze. Perfect with tea or coffee.
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Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2.25 cup all-purpose flour
- 1.25 tsp baking powder
- 0.25 tsp baking soda
- 0.5 tsp fine salt
- 2 tbsp poppy seeds
- 0.75 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 0.95 cup granulated sugar
- 0.3 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 3.5 oz beaten eggs about 2 large
- 1.25 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1.5 tbsp finely grated orange zest
- 3 tbsp fresh orange juice for the dough
- 1.25 cup confectioners' sugar for the glaze
- 2.5 tbsp fresh orange juice for the glaze
- 0.5 tbsp milk or cream optional, to thin glaze
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and poppy seeds in a bowl.
- Beat softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until pale and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
- Mix in beaten eggs, vanilla, orange zest, and orange juice until smooth.
- Stir in dry ingredients on low just until no dry streaks remain. Do not overmix.
- Scoop 1½-tablespoon portions onto sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
- Bake 10–12 minutes, until edges are set and centers look just dry.
- Cool on the sheet 5 minutes, then transfer cookies to a rack to cool completely.
- Whisk confectioners' sugar with orange juice and a splash of milk until thick but pourable.
- Drizzle glaze over cooled cookies and let set for about 15 minutes.
Notes
Swap in lemon zest for a lemon–orange twist, or dip half the cookie in melted white chocolate. For thicker cookies, chill the dough 20–30 minutes before scooping. Store airtight at room temperature up to 4 days or freeze (unglazed) for 2 months.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Orange Poppy Seed Cookies Recipe flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.