Even though it was in the 90’s this last week, I fired up the oven to bake these babies. Had to. I was craving it, and I’ve had it bookmarked for so long.
I’ll admit the idea of a tangerine cookie was the first thing to hook me, but I bookmarked it because I was so curious to see how olive oil would bake up in a cookie. Olive oil in a cake is killer, and I use it often, but olive oil in cookies is new to me.
Let me just say, you need to make this! It’s killer—soft, tender, flavorful. For those of you who are curious about the taste–it’s rich in citrus flavor, without a hint of olive oil. It’s one of my new favorite new cookies, and one that I’ll be working into my holiday baking rotation. Yes, that’s right, it’s only August and I’m already thinking holiday baking and cookies—can’t wait!
This recipe makes a huge batch, so I did two different stamps on top and added a third variation of with a glazed topped and then sprinkled some citrus zest and lavender on top.
Hit the jump here to Better Homes and Gardens’ blog Delish Dish and to see what adaptations I made.
Tangerine Butter Cookies
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons finely shredded tangerine peel or orange peel
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 teaspoon orange extract
- 3/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- Glaze
- 1 cup confectioner's sugar
- 2-3 tablespoon water
- 1/4 teaspoon orange extract
- 2 tablespoon tangerine zest
- 2 tablespoon lavender
- 1/2 cup sugar
Instructions
Click here for the remainder of the cookie recipe. **I swapped out the cornmeal for almond flour, since I didn't have any cornmeal on hand.**
For the glaze: Whisk together sugar, 2 tablespoons water and extract. Add more water if needed. Dip cookies into glaze and sprinkle zest and lavender on top
Thalia @ butter and brioche says
curious to know what a tangerine cookie tastes like! these look delicious…
Jessica @ Sweet Menu says
Oooh amazing! I’ve never used olive oil in cookies before either, but these look lovely! I love all the cute patterns on top!
Medha @ Whisk & Shout says
These look awesome and I’ve never seen tangerines in dessert before, yum!
Belinda@themoonblushbaker says
I love the stamps! I have never though of doing this to simple butter cookies but I am so pinning this for the future.
The flavor combo is simply amazing too.
Tieghan Gerard says
These are so fun!! I love the patterns and the olive oil sound incredible!
Steph says
Yum! Two of my favorite things! Tangerine and butter cookies : )
Liz @ Floating Kitchen says
These are so beautiful! I love the patterns and the glaze. I haven’t used olive oil in cookies before (like you, love it in cakes), so looking forward to trying these out!
Laura (Tutti Dolci) says
I love the citrus in these and the stamped tops – so pretty!
Zainab says
These cookies are beautiful!,
Snappystreet says
Oh wow, these looks so mouthwateringly good! I also can’t believe you’re already thinking ahead to holiday baking! Ha!
Tom @ Raise Your Garden says
I agree I’ve never tasted one either and these pics are making me drool!
Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie says
I love the different stamps you used. I have some lavender sugar that would be great on top of this.
Jenny Flake says
Wow, these are seriously gorgeous! You are so talented Naomi!! xo
Julie @ Table for Two says
These are so gorgeous!!
Heather Christo says
these are just SO pretty Naomi! Those belong in everyones holiday rotation!
marla says
Lovely cookies!
Ashley says
I know I’ve said this on a million of your posts, but I think these photos are my new all time favorite. The colors and the light airy quality of the light. Just amazing. The delicate toppings and the designs in the cookies. LOVE IT ALL.
Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
Simply beautiful! Love all of the different designs on these cookies! Pinned!
marcie says
These have to be some of the prettiest cookies I’ve ever seen, and I love the sound of the tangerine and olive oil! Pinning to try — these will be amazing for the holidays!
Brandon @ Kitchen Konfidence says
So pretty! I want these right NOW!!
Phi @ The Sweetphi Blog says
WOW-these look absolutely gorgeous! I can see why you’d fire up your oven even in the heat to make these…I definitely wouldn’t mind a whole batch of these right about now 🙂
Jodee Weiland says
These cookies look absolutely delicious! I love the whole idea of a tangerine butter cookie…they look so inviting and full of flavor…thanks for sharing!
Angelyn @ Everyday Desserts says
you make the most beautiful desserts & photos. I’m obsessed!
Kate @ Diethood says
SO freakin’ gorgeous!! I am amazed at the olive oil bit…love it in cake and now I’ll have to try it in zee cookies!
Megan {Country Cleaver} says
I’ve always wanted to do more baking with olive oil – I will have to try it with these first!!
Chris @ Shared Appetite says
Love these photos. So bright and airy… and the composition of the overhead shots are so interesting. Stunning!
Lauren says
First off, these are stunning photos. Very lovely. Secondly, I love the idea of adding tangerine flavor. Pinning this for sure!
Cindy @ Pick Fresh Foods says
I’ve have never used olive oil in cookies or cakes. I reserve that for cooking, but now you have piqued my interest and I want to try this out!
Laura Dembowski says
Gorgeous cookies! Citrus always lends awesome flavor to cookies but now you have me curious what the olive oil will do.
Kevin | keviniscooking says
Naomi these look wonderful, whimsical and delicious! The olive oil, tangerine and almond flour sound like interesting baking companions all in one lovely cookie. Can’t wait to try these out, thanks!
Lindsey says
I have never heard of tangerine cookies before, but these look amazing. Your photography and styling skills are enviable!
Matt @ Plating Pixels says
These look so blissful and elegant, and your food photography captures this perfectly. I love baking with olive oil as well, and often replace vegetable oil with this as a healthier alternative.
ellie @ fit for the soul says
The composition of the photos is beautiful!!!! And I can almost imagine how wonderful this tastes~citrus flavored desserts are my favorite and instead of making this right now, I wish you could share??? Too impatient, haha. I’ll bookmark this one for sure, Naomi!
Jamie @ Anderson + Grant says
These cookies sound amazing! I’ve featured the recipe on my blog today as one of my Friday Favorites. You’ve come up with such a unique idea to share!
Jesse @ Straight to the Hips, Baby says
These cookies are gorgeous! I have made orange flavored cookies for the holidays before, but never thought to use tangerine. Great idea!
Jessica @ www.caretakerskitchen.com says
These are darling! Definitely saving for Christmas gifts. Where did you find the stamps?
Tracy | Pale Yellow says
These are simply and beautiful! I love the idea of adding tangerine to a butter cookie.
Lorraine says
Hi I would love to make these cookies but was just wondering if I could substitute the 1/2 cup of almond flour with all purpose flour?
Kbart says
These look lovely! Thinking lemon would work just as well??
Kelly says
Made these last night. LOVE the use of the olive oil. I think the swap of almond flour for the corn meal was a great move and thanks for the suggestion of the glaze. I could not taste the citrus flavor in the cookie as much as I would like so the glaze helps. Next time I would add more zest and tangerine extract. But very nice cookie. Yours of course look better than mine.
Suzanne says
This looks so good! What a great combination of flavors!