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    Blood Orange Spritz Cookies Look and Taste like Spring

    Published: Mar 2, 2017 Β· Modified: Apr 8, 2025 by Audrey Β· This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Blood Orange Spritz Cookies are bursting with natural orange flavor and color thanks to the fresh blood oranges in the cookie and icing. Make them as drop cookies if you don't have a cookie press.

    Do you have a taste for unique and flavorful treats? Look no further - these Blood Orange Spritz Cookies are about to become your new favorite indulgence. With a zesty twist on a classic cookie, these are a delicious addition to any dessert table.

    Imagine the sweetness of a traditional cookie infused with the vibrant flavor and color of blood oranges.

    orange spritz cookies with pink frosting on a plate

    I am not a big fan of food coloring. I can usually taste it, especially red. Natural muted colors are pretty, especially in spring, and taste better.

    These cookies use blood oranges for a pinkish orange hue to the cookie and bright pink to the icing. They practically scream spring!

    Do you need a cookie press?

    Use your favorite cookie press shape to make these. I went with the springtime flower.

    If you do not have a cookie press, drop the dough by tablespoonful onto a cookie sheet leaving about two inches apart. Frost with the icing after they have cooled.

    What are blood oranges?

    If you aren't familiar with blood oranges the outer peel has a slight blush to it, and the inside is a bright magenta to red color. The taste is one of the strongest sweetest orangy oranges you have ever tried.

    Feel free to use your favorite orange or other citrus fruit instead. I am sure they would be equally lovely with lemons or limes as well.

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    orange spritz cookies with pink frosting on a plate

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    Ingredients
     

    • 1 blood orange
    • 1 large egg
    • 1 cup butter (cut into slices)
    • β…” cup granulated sugar
    • ΒΌ teaspoon salt
    • 2 cups all purpose flour
    • 1 cup powdered sugar

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 375Β° F.
    • Zest the orange with the fine side of a grater. Slice the orange in half and juice both halves.
    • In a mixing bowl combine butter, sugar and 1 tablespoon orange zest. Beat until light and fluffy, 2-3 minutes.
    • Add egg and 2 tablespoons of orange juice, mixing until combined.
    • Slowly add flour until incorporated, scraping bowl periodically.
    • Fill cookie press with dough using your favorite shape. Press out cookies approximately an inch apart on a baking sheet.
    • Bake until just turning brown at edges. About 10 minutes.
    • While cookies cool, prepare icing. In a small bowl add 1 cup confectioners sugar and 1 tablespoon orange juice. Stir to combine. Add more orange juice until you get your desired consistency.
    • Add a drop of icing in the middle of the cookies, or drizzle over the top.

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Ellen

      March 02, 2017 at 7:40 am

      Such a pretty and flavorful cookie for spring. I love using blood oranges.

      Reply
    2. Erin @ Making Memories

      March 02, 2017 at 4:16 pm

      Your cookies look wonderful! I love blood oranges.

      Reply
      • Audrey

        March 03, 2017 at 3:42 pm

        Thanks, Erin. I love them too.

    3. Cynthia

      March 02, 2017 at 4:43 pm

      I recently started a love affair with blood oranges. I will be sorry when I can no longer find them. These cookies would be so bright tasting. I will have to give them a try - if I have any blood oranges left. Thanks for being a part of the Fill The Cookie Jar group!

      Reply
      • Audrey

        March 03, 2017 at 3:41 pm

        We have two seasons of them here in Southern California, luckily.

    4. Cindy's Recipes and Writings

      March 02, 2017 at 5:09 pm

      Beautiful color in these cookies! I ate a blood orange yesterday, they are delicious. I'll bet these cookies are fantastic.

      Reply
      • Audrey

        March 03, 2017 at 3:41 pm

        They are so flavorful. I almost ate them all before I made the cookies.

    5. Amy's Cooking Adventures

      March 02, 2017 at 7:21 pm

      Sp pretty & simple! I love these!

      Reply
      • Audrey

        March 03, 2017 at 3:40 pm

        Simple is my favorite thing these days.

    6. Joanne/Wine Lady Cooks

      March 05, 2017 at 11:30 am

      These are adorable Audrey, they look like 'spring flowers'. These are great for spring party gatherings.

      Reply
      • Audrey

        March 11, 2017 at 5:54 pm

        Thanks, Jo.

    7. Beverly

      March 05, 2017 at 4:57 pm

      These cookies look so good and so perfect for spring. Pinned.
      Hugs,
      Bev

      Reply
      • Audrey

        March 11, 2017 at 5:54 pm

        Thanks, Bev. I was thrilled with how they came out.

    8. Haley Bradley

      March 08, 2017 at 9:26 pm

      I love blood oranges! They have so much flavor. And your cookies look amazing and are making me hungry!

      Reply
      • Audrey

        March 11, 2017 at 5:51 pm

        Blood oranges are amazing, aren't they.

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