Olive Oil Cake Cookies
Bright, light, and soft, these olive oil cake cookies are bursting with sweet, citrus flavor to make each bite pop.
Ingredients
For the Cookies
- 1 egg
- 1/3 cup natural yogurt
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp orange zest
- 2 tbsp orange juice
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- pinch salt
For the Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix the egg, yogurt, white sugar, brown sugar, and olive oil. Whisk until well combined.
- Add the orange juice and orange zest, then mix again.
- Add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir with a spatula until a homogeneous dough forms.
- Refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Using a #20 ice cream scoop, place portions of dough onto the baking sheet, leaving space between them to allow for expansion while baking.
- Bake for approximately 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and let cool completely on a wire rack.
For the glaze:
- In a bowl, mix the powdered sugar with the orange juice. Add the juice gradually until the desired consistency is achieved.
- Once the cookies are cool, drizzle with the glaze and, if desired, sprinkle with additional orange zest.
Notes
- Proper Mixing: Do not overmix the dough once you've added the flour. Only mix enough to incorporate the dry ingredients to avoid dense cookies.
- Oven Temperature Control: Ensure your oven is properly preheated to 350°F (180°C) to achieve even baking and avoid burnt edges.
- Proper Cooling: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few
minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to avoid breaking. - Consistent Glaze: Adjust the amount of orange juice in the glaze to control sweetness and consistency.
- Storage: Keep the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week or refrigerate for extended freshness.
- Crunchier Texture: Bake for an extra 2-3 minutes if you prefer a crispier
cookie. - Flavor Variation: Swap orange zest and juice for lemon to create a different citrus profile.
- Added Texture: Mix in chopped nuts like almonds or pistachios for extra
crunch. - Sweet-Savory Twist: Sprinkle a pinch of sea salt on top before baking to
enhance flavor contrast.
Nutrition
Calories: 211kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.001gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 66mgPotassium: 57mgFiber: 1gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 26IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 33mgIron: 1mg
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!