These Orange Cookies are sweet, soft, tart and tangy! They have fresh squeezed orange juice and zest as well! If that wasn't enough, they're gluten free, nut free, eggless and easily vegan!
In a small bowl, using a spoon, mix together the 2 heaping tablespoons of cornstarch with 3 tablespoons of water until thin and watery. It will be thick and tacky at first.
In a large bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter or vegan baking stick and 1 ¼ cups of the granulated sugar until it is soft and creamy.
Slowly beat the cornstarch water mixture, milk, 1 tablespoon of orange zest and the 2 tablespoons of fresh squeezed orange juice into the creamed butter and sugar.
With the mixer on low speed, slowly add in the gluten free flour mixture and mix until just combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with the spatula and combine. Chill.
Once the dough is done chilling, in a small bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar and the remaining 1 teaspoon of orange zest. Mix until completely combined.