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    Home » Recipes » Dessert » Orange Snickerdoodle Cookie Recipe

    Published: Jun 16, 2022 · Updated: Jun 16, 2022 by Sharon Garofalow | This post may contain affiliate links. See the privacy policy linked in my footer.

    Orange Snickerdoodle Cookie Recipe

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    Kid dipping a Snickerdoodle with orange zest into a glass of milk.

    If you’ve never had an Orange Snickerdoodle, it’s time! It’s an easy twist on a classic cookie recipe that makes the flavor next level. Trust me, your kids will love these and they don’t take any more time than the original recipe.

    A glass of milk on a table surrounded by Snickerdoodles infused with orange zest.

    This post was sponsored by a2 Milk® as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central. I received complimentary products to facilitate my review.

    I can’t quit milk and cookies. No matter how hard I try! There is something so relaxing about dipping a cookie in milk (even mayonnaise cookies) that makes all things right with the world. And I won’t give it up even though milk and my body are not BFFs.

    So I am using A2 Milk (which is easier for some people to digest) to make Orange Snickerdoodles to show you that milk doesn’t have to ruin your sweets!

    a2 Milk® is real, farm fresh milk! The a1 protein is the reason milk can cause stomach problems and it is currently in all conventional milk and organic milks on the market in the U.S. Except a2 Milk® which comes from specially selected a2 cows.

    This is natural, not chemically created or modified. This means I now have a milk option to dip my cookies in!

    Ingredients

    Ingredients to make Orange Snickerdoodles on a table.

    To make these Orange Snickerdoodles, you need the classic cookie ingredients: flour, egg, butter, brown sugar, white sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, salt, baking soda, and cream of tartar.

    But the addition of some orange zest is so good! It adds the perfect citrus touch. And the way the cinnamon pairs with the orange is just delightful.

    How to Make Orange Snickerdoodles

    A bowl of cookie batter next to an orange and a citrus zester.
    1. In a large bowl combine the flour, white sugar, brown sugar, salt, baking soda, and cream of tartar. Add the egg, vanilla, melted butter and orange zest.
    2. Mix well.
    3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
    4. The dough will be really soft. You can chill for a minute if you need to but I don’t because I’m impatient…
    5. In a small bowl, mix the cinnamon and sugar.
    6. Using your hands, grab small bits of dough and roll them in to balls.
    7. Roll the dough ball in the cinnamon and sugar mixture to coat.
    8. Place the cookies about 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
    9. Bake the cookies for 12 to 14 minutes watching to make sure they don’t overcook.
    10. The cookies continue to cook a smidge once removed from the oven.
    Mom and son sharing a plate of snickerdoodles.

    To make the orange flavor bolder, add more zest or a splash of orange essence.

    My favorite part of these cookies is the cinnamon and sugar baked on the outside. Ugh. It’s too good.

    Milk and cookie moments are so special to share with the kids. They grow so fast and I know these moments are numbered.

    In fact the day I shared these Orange Snickerdoodles with my little one, my older kid was off at a drop-off birthday party. My mama heart needed all those cookies.

    Kid dipping an Orange Snickerdoodle into a glass of milk with a plate of cookies on a table.

    I ate (more than my fair share of) cookies, then went on about my day, with no stomach issues whatsoever. It was awesome. a2 Milk® was super easy for me to find at my local grocery store.

    Check their store locator to find it in your area. While it sits close to the nut and soy milks, it has much better nutritional value. Plus it tastes delicious with snickerdoodles.

    Milk and cookies are a great moment to have with your kids!

    Orange Snickerdoodles

    I love the cinnamon and sugar goodness of a normal snickerdoodle but this version with hints of orange blow my mind! YUM! 
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Cooling Time: 1 hour
    Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
    Servings: 12
    Calories: 192kcal
    Author: Sharon Garofalow

    Ingredients

    • ½ cup butter 1 stick, melted
    • ½ cup white sugar
    • ⅓ cup brown sugar
    • 1 egg
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla
    • 1 ½ cups flour
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon baking soda
    • ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
    • 1 tablespoon orange zest
    • For the outside coating:
    • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
    • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

    Instructions

    • In a large bowl combine the flour, white sugar, brown sugar, salt, baking soda, and cream of tartar. Add the egg, vanilla, melted butter and orange zest.
    • Mix well.
    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
    • The dough will be really soft. You can chill for a minute if you need to but I don’t because I’m impatient…
    • In a small bowl, mix the cinnamon and sugar.
    • Using your hands, grab small bits of dough and roll them in to balls.
    • Roll the dough ball in the cinnamon and sugar mixture to coat.
    • Place the cookies about 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
    • Bake the cookies for 12 to 14 minutes watching to make sure they don’t overcook.
    • The cookies continue to cook a smidge once removed from the oven.

    Notes

    To make the orange flavor bolder, add more zest or a splash of orange essence.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 12Servings | Calories: 192kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 165mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g
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    About Sharon Garofalow

    Sharon lives in Southern California with her adorable family. She loves to share ideas to make mom life easier and encourage busy gals to make time for themselves too! Sharon's "me" time often includes watching Hallmark Channel movies, sipping sauvignon blanc, trying not to eat Salt and Pepper potato chips, and planning girlfriend getaways.

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    1. Rose says

      June 07, 2016 at 10:48 am

      I did not know about a2milk. Looked at their locator and so glad to find it at a store near my home. Thank you for sharing. Now on to the cookies !

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      • Sharon Garofalow says

        June 07, 2016 at 3:45 pm

        It’s a pretty neat product! There is NO difference in flavor at all!

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