Small Batch Orange & Poppy Seed Sugar Cookies

If you love the combination of zesty citrus and delicate poppy seeds, these Small Batch Orange & Poppy Seed Sugar Cookies are a must-try! They have a light, buttery texture with just the right amount of orange flavor, making them a perfect treat for any occasion.

This recipe makes a small batch, so you can whip up a quick batch of fresh cookies without having too many leftovers (though, let’s be honest, they won’t last long!). I've included the standard batch ingredients at the end😊

What You’ll Love About This Recipe

✔ Small Batch – Just enough for a quick treat without a ton of leftovers.
✔ Bright & Buttery – The perfect balance of citrus and soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture.
✔ Easy to Make – No fancy equipment needed, just simple ingredients and a little chill time.

Ingredients

You'll need:

• 50g unsalted butter
• 45g sugar
• 12g beaten egg
• ¼ tsp vanilla extract
• Zest of ¼ orange
• 1 tbsp orange juice
• 5g cornflour
• 75g all-purpose flour
• ⅛ tsp salt
• ½ tsp poppy seeds

How to Make Orange & Poppy Seed Sugar Cookies

Step 1: Cream Butter & Sugar
Start by creaming the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This helps create that soft texture in the cookies.

Step 2: Mix in Wet Ingredients
Add the beaten egg, vanilla, orange zest, and orange juice. Give it a good mix until everything is well combined.

Step 3: Add Dry Ingredients
Sift in the cornflour, flour, and salt. Stir until the dough just comes together.

Step 4: Fold in the Poppy Seeds
Gently mix in the poppy seeds, distributing them evenly throughout the dough.

Step 5: Chill the Dough
Cover and chill the dough for 30-60 minutes. This helps firm it up and prevents spreading during baking.

Step 6: Bake
Preheat your oven to 180°C (fan-forced). Roll the dough and cut out your cookies, then bake for around 12 minutes or until the edges are just set.

Step 7: Enjoy!
Let them cool on the tray for a few minutes before transferring to a rack. They’re perfect with a cup of tea or coffee!

These Orange & Poppy Seed Sugar Cookies are a must-try for any citrus lover. Their buttery texture, zesty orange flavor, and subtle crunch from the poppy seeds make them a delightful treat. Don’t forget to check out the video tutorial below to see how these cookies come together step by step!

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Let me know in the comments – what’s your favorite citrus-flavored treat? 🍊🍪

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Standard Batch

Ingredients:

• 250g unsalted butter (softened)
• 225g sugar
• 60g beaten egg
• 1¼ tsp vanilla extract
• Zest of 1¼ oranges
• 5 tbsp orange juice
• 25g cornflour
• 375g all-purpose flour
• ½ tsp salt
• 2½ tsp poppy seeds