Description
Indulge in the delightful sunshine flavor of Creamsicle Orange Cookies! These cookies offer a perfect blend of zesty orange and creamy goodness, making every bite a refreshing treat. Ideal for summer picnics or cozy gatherings, they will bring smiles to both kids and adults alike. Easy to prepare and visually appealing, these cookies are certain to become a favorite at any dessert table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- Zest of 1 large orange
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy (3-4 minutes).
- Add eggs one by one, along with vanilla extract and orange zest; mix until combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture until just combined.
- Drop dough onto lined baking sheets, spaced two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden and centers remain soft.
- Allow cookies to cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- For frosting: Blend softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth; frost cooled cookies if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg