Orange cookies in powdered sugar
4 servings
60 minutes
Orange cookies dusted with powdered sugar are a sweet treat from Greek cuisine, filled with the sunny aroma of citrus. This recipe is rooted in Mediterranean traditions where oranges were valued for their freshness and rich flavor. Crunchy on the outside and soft and tender on the inside, the cookies are enveloped in a cloud of powdered sugar that gives them a special lightness. The sweetness of sugar is balanced by the slight tartness of orange, creating a harmony of flavors. They pair perfectly with a cup of hot coffee or fragrant tea and make a wonderful addition to festive tables. The simplicity of preparation makes this dessert accessible even for novice cooks. Carefully baked in the oven, it retains the warmth of home comfort and the joy of family gatherings.
1
Grate the zest of one medium orange on a fine grater and squeeze juice from half. Mix the zest with sugar.
- Oranges: 1 piece
- Orange juice: 2 tablespoons
- Sugar: 120 g
2
Beat the butter and sugar until fluffy. Add the egg, juice, mix a little, and sift in the flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix until smooth.
- Butter: 100 g
- Sugar: 120 g
- Chicken egg: 1 piece
- Orange juice: 2 tablespoons
- Wheat flour: 250 g
- Baking powder: 5 g
- Salt: 3 g
3
Put the dough in the refrigerator for an hour.
4
Form small balls with walnuts, roll in sugar in one layer, then generously in powdered sugar. Place on a baking sheet (lined with parchment paper) spaced apart.
- Sugar: 120 g
- Powdered sugar: 30 g
5
Bake in a preheated oven at 180 degrees for 12-15 minutes. Store in a closed container.