A New Holiday Favorite: Orange Zest Gingerbread Cookies Revealed!

Add a refreshing twist to your holiday baking with these Orange Zest Gingerbread Cookies! This recipe combines the warm spices of classic gingerbread with the bright, citrusy zing of fresh orange zest, creating a cookie that’s as festive as it is unique. Perfect for cookie swaps, holiday gifting, or simply enjoying with family, these cookies are sure to become a new favorite.

In this video, you’ll learn:
🍊 How to infuse gingerbread dough with fresh orange zest.
✨ Tips for rolling, cutting, and baking cookies that hold their shape.

🔗 Full Recipe and More Tips: https://arinaphotography.com/orange-z...


🥄 EQUIPMENT
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🗒️ INGREDIENTS
3 cups All-Purpose Flour
1 tsp Baking Soda
1/4 tsp Salt
1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
2 tsp Ground Ginger
1/4 tsp Ground Cloves
1/4 tsp Ground Nutmeg
1 Large Egg
1 tsp Vanilla Extract
½ cup Molasses
1 fresh orange zested
¾ cup Unsalted Butter at room temperature
½ cup Brown Sugar packed

📝 INSTRUCTIONS

Preparing the Dough
1️⃣ Measure and prep ingredients.
2️⃣ Whisk flour, baking soda, salt, and spices in a bowl.
3️⃣ Zest an orange and whisk with egg, molasses, and vanilla.
4️⃣ Cream butter and brown sugar until fluffy, then mix in wet ingredients.
5️⃣ Gradually add dry ingredients until dough forms.
6️⃣ Divide into disks, wrap, and chill for 1 hour or freeze up to 3 months.

Baking the Cookies
7️⃣ Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
8️⃣ Roll dough to 1/4 inch thickness and cut out shapes.
9️⃣ Place cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet and chill for 10 minutes.
🔟 Bake for 8-10 minutes, cool for 5 minutes on the sheet, then transfer to a wire rack.



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