How to Make Orange Oatmeal Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

Orange oatmeal cookies are a delightful twist on the classic oatmeal cookie, adding a burst of citrusy flavor that complements the hearty oats and sweet brown sugar. These cookies are perfect for any occasion, from a lazy weekend brunch to an afternoon tea or as a sweet treat in your kid’s lunchbox. The bright and sunny flavor of oranges brings a refreshing and tangy dimension to these cookies, making them a unique and delicious addition to your baking repertoire.

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 1 egg white, beaten until foamy
  • ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 large naval orange, zested and juiced
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 cup quick-cooking oats
  • ¾ cup chopped walnuts (Optional)
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon cream of tartar
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 28
  • Yield: 28 cookies

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Beat butter, white sugar, and brown sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth. Stir egg white and applesauce into butter mixture until just combined into a dough. Add orange juice with pulp and orange zest to the dough; stir.
  • Mix flour, oats, walnuts, baking soda, cream of tartar, and cinnamon in a separate bowl; fold into the dough until evenly incorporated.
  • Drop by heaping tablespoon onto prepared baking sheets.
  • Bake in preheated oven until bottom of cookies are lightly browned, 10 to 12 minutes. Cool on baking sheets 2 to 3 minutes before moving to wire racks to cool completely.
  • Nutrition

    94 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 9mg
    • Sodium: 49mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 10g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 12mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 70mg