Mirage Recipe
Prep: 40 mins
Cook: 10-12 mins
Serves: 28 cookies
The first thing you’ll notice about these oh-so-tempting orange cookies is the amazing aroma. Once you take a bite you won’t believe the amazing flavours waiting inside – the blend of warm spices is a welcome break from your usual sugary cookies. We promise, this will be your go-to recipe every winter!
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Ingredients
Cookies
2 cups
all-purpose flour
1 tsp
baking powder
1 tsp
ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp
ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp
ground cloves
1/4 tsp
ground allspice
3/4 cup
Mirage Margarine
1 cup
sugar
1
egg
1 tbsp
orange zest
2 tsp
vanilla extract
Directions
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and allspice until thoroughly combined.
In the bowl of a stand mixer, using the paddle attachment, cream together the Mirage Margarine and sugar until creamy; about 2 minutes.
Add in the egg, orange zest and vanilla extract. Blend until fully incorporated.
Add in half of the dry ingredients; mix until just combined. Add in the remaining dry ingredients; do not over-mix.
Cover bowl with plastic wrap and chill in the fridge; at least 30 minutes.
With a small ice cream scoop, portion dough onto the parchment-lined baking sheet. Alternatively, drop dough by rounded tablespoon onto the prepared baking sheet. Lightly press down the rounded tops of each cookie.
Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden in colour. Cool slightly on pans; 5 minutes. Carefully remove cookies and place onto a wire cooling rack to cool completely.
Chef’s Notes
- For a more pronounced orange flavour, substitute 1 teaspoon orange extract for the vanilla extract.
- You may substitute the orange zest with lemon zest, if desired.
- Dough can be made a few days in advance, wrapped well in plastic wrap and placed into the fridge.
