Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups white sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- zest of 1 orange
- 6 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking ammonia or baking soda
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg beaten
- ⅓ cup milk
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine flour, salt, baking powder, and baking ammonia or baking soda.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter, then gradually mix in the sugar and orange zest.
- Add the eggs one at a time, alternating with the orange juice, and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in the flour until a soft, pliable dough forms.
- Cover the dough and chill it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- Shape the dough as desired, referring to the notes for specific shaping instructions.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and space the cookies 2 inches apart.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and milk, then brush it onto the cookies and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
- Place the cookies in the oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until they are golden brown.
Notes
Ensure the dough chills for the full 30 minutes to make it easier to shape.
Experiment with cookie shapes—twists and braids are distinctive and traditional.
The egg wash not only adds flavor but also gives the cookies a beautiful glaze.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Nutritional information is an estimate. The nutritional values for your final dish may vary based on measuring differences and products used.