Deliciously soft, buttery, melt-in-your-mouth cookies that are perfectly infused with orange, and topped with a sweet orange glaze. These cookies make for wonderful gifts on special occasions!
Preheat the oven to 170C/325F/Gas 3. Line a baking tray with parchment paper or a silicone mat, and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the butter, orange extract, vanilla, zest, and sugar until creamy and combined.
Add the cornflour, flour, and salt, and mix to form a smooth, soft dough.
Roll the dough into small 0.8oz balls (or use a small cookie scoop), and place on the prepared baking tray.
Bake for 15 - 20 minutes or until firm and just starting to colour around the edges (they'll still be very pale). Allow to cool for 5 - 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
For the Icing
In a medium bowl, mix together the icing sugar, butter, orange extract, and zest until smooth and combined.
If the icing is too thick, add the milk. If too runny for your liking, add more icing sugar.
Spoon the icing on top of the cooled cookies, and sprinkle on some extra orange zest.
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Notes
Cookies stay fresh in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. They also freeze well (unfrosted) for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before serving.Cookie dough balls can be kept in the fridge for up to 5 days, or frozen for up to 3 months. Bake straight from frozen.