Description
Orange Zest Basketball Cookies offer a delightful blend of sweet and tangy flavors in a fun basketball shape. Bursting with citrus goodness and a warm, inviting aroma, these cookies make the perfect treat for game day celebrations or cozy nights at home. Easy to prepare, they are sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350?F (175?C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and orange zest until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture; stir until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips if desired.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown around the edges. Let cool on wire racks before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg