Orange & Lemon Butter Cookies

Recipe View Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper; set aside. (5 minutes)

Recipe View In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Beat in the egg, orange peel, lemon peel, and vanilla extract until well combined. (5 minutes)

Recipe View In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. (2 minutes)

Recipe View Gradually add half of the flour mixture to the butter mixture, beating until just combined. Add the milk and mix until incorporated. Add the remaining flour mixture and beat until just combined – do not overmix. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Drop tablespoon-sized mounds of dough onto the prepared cookie sheets, leaving some space between each cookie. (10 minutes)

Recipe View Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the bottoms are lightly browned. (10 minutes)

Recipe View Transfer the cookies on the parchment paper to a wire rack and let them cool completely. (30 minutes)

Recipe View Prepare the Citrus Glaze: In a small bowl, combine the melted butter and orange juice. Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating until smooth. If necessary, add more orange juice, 1/2 teaspoon at a time, to achieve a drizzling consistency. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Once the cookies are completely cool, drizzle them generously with the Citrus Glaze. Let the glaze set before serving. (5 minutes)