Description
Crispy Orange Lace Cookies are a delightful treat that combines a light, airy texture with vibrant orange flavor in every bite. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies serve as a refreshing dessert for summer gatherings or an elegant addition to your afternoon tea. With their unique lace-like appearance and a touch of chocolate drizzle, they not only taste amazing but also look stunning on any dessert table. Plus, at only 70 calories per cookie, you can enjoy them guilt-free!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup flour
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1 stick unsalted butter (melted)
- Zest of 1 orange
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
- Melted chocolate (for drizzling)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the sugar and flour until combined.
- Add melted butter, orange juice, and orange zest to the dry ingredients; stir until smooth.
- Drop small mounds of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space for spreading.
- Bake for about 10 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Let cool on a wire rack.
- Once cooled, dust with powdered sugar and drizzle with melted chocolate.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (15g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 12mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg