The soft and creamy orange and cinnamon cookies are perfect to enjoy with a good cup of tea, and they are perfect for Christmas. The cinnamon and orange make them special
To make this delicious recipe, I used the fabulous orange shortcrust pastry, but the creamy center really makes them special and captures you with the first bite. They are crumbly, aromatic, and irresistible, perfect for breakfast, a snack, or as a homemade gift idea.
Their aroma reminds me a lot of the soft orange cookies with peels. Making them is very easy, and you’ll need only a few simple ingredients. They are the kind of cookies that smell like home and remain fragrant and creamy for several days… if you manage not to eat them all first!
Take a little time out of your day, get your hands into the dough, bake these delicious cookies, and after dusting them generously with powdered sugar, enjoy them, and they will surely win you over. Come into the kitchen with me and let’s make the soft and creamy orange and cinnamon cookies
IF YOU LIKE RECIPES WITH ORANGES, THEN DON’T MISS THESE
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Economical
- Rest time: 30 Minutes
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Cooking time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 20 Pieces
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Autumn, Winter
Ingredients
Making the soft and creamy orange and cinnamon cookies is very easy: you just need a few genuine ingredients and in minutes, your kitchen will be filled with an irresistible aroma
- 1 shortcrust pastry (orange flavored)
- orange marmalade (to taste)
- ground cinnamon (to taste)
- Half orange (juice only)
- powdered sugar (to taste)
- brown sugar (to taste)
Tools
HOMEMADE ORANGE AND CINNAMON SCENTED CHRISTMAS COOKIES, HERE’S WHAT WE NEED
- 1 Baking tray
- 1 Parchment paper
- 1 Mixer
Steps
Simple and quick orange and cinnamon desserts with creamy centers
MAKE THE SHORTCRUST PASTRY: To make the orange shortcrust pastry, follow this recipe
ROLL OUT THE PASTRY: Take the pastry and roll it directly onto the parchment paper to a thickness of about half an inch
FILL AND ROLL: Spread the orange marmalade all over the surface, then add cinnamon according to your taste. With the help of the parchment paper, start rolling into a long log shape, seal the edges tightly, and roll it in brown sugar
BAKE: Bake at 350°F for about 15/20 minutes, and once baked, let them cool
DECORATE: In a small bowl, add the juice of half an orange, then start adding powdered sugar until a light glaze forms. Spread it over the entire roll and dust again with powdered sugar.
SLICE THE COOKIES: With a sharp knife, start cutting the cookies which will have the shape of biscotti but will be much softer and creamier.
If you liked this recipe, then you absolutely must try the orange, apple, and cinnamon tart
LAURA’S TIPS
If you like a stronger flavor, you can add a pinch of ginger
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
HOW DO I KEEP THEM SOFT AND CRUMBLY?
Store them in a tin box
CAN I USE ANOTHER JAM?
Yes, certainly, as long as it’s thick enough. I recommend apricot jam
