The Easiest Orange Zest Cookies | Quick, No-Spread Recipe & SSIEVE Shaping Technique

Описание: Welcome back to Culinary Compass! Tired of homemade cookies that spread out flat? Today, we are sharing a surprisingly simple and fast recipe for irresistible Orange Zest Cookies! This recipe requires minimal ingredients and delivers perfectly shaped, soft, and delicious results every time. This recipe is perfect for beginners and uses ingredients you likely already have in your pantry.

We dive deep into the Professional Cooking Techniques required to achieve that perfect cookie texture, including the crucial tip on controlled flour addition and oven preheating (a key Food Science principle!) to prevent spreading. Plus, learn a unique and easy way to shape your cookies using a simple sieve and glass—a fun trick for Gourmet home baking.

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THE ORANGE ZEST COOKIE RECIPE
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Ingredients:
1 Egg
1 Cup Powdered Sugar
1 Cup Vegetable Oil
1 Packet Vanilla Sugar (or 1 tsp Vanilla Extract)
Zest of 1 Large Orange (or equivalent frozen zest)
1 Packet Baking Powder
Approx. 3 Cups + 1 Tablespoon All-Purpose Flour (add slowly until dough is soft and non-sticky)
Extra Granulated Sugar for coating

Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) for at least 5 minutes.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine egg, powdered sugar, oil, vanilla, and orange zest. Whisk well.
3. Add baking powder and 1 cup of flour. Continue adding flour slowly until the dough is soft and doesn't stick to your hands.
4. Knead briefly, then shape into a long cylinder.
5. Cut the cylinder into 20 equal pieces and roll into balls.
6. Coat each ball generously in granulated sugar.
7. Use a sieve or cookie mold to gently press the sugar-coated balls to create a patterned shape.
8. Bake for 15-20 minutes, until slightly golden brown, ensuring they do not spread.