Delicious Creamsicle Orange Cookies
These creamsicle orange cookies are a delightful blend of fresh orange flavor and sweet, creamy goodness. With a soft, chewy texture and a citrusy kick, they’re the perfect treat for anyone who loves the combination of orange and cream. These cookies have a light, fluffy bite that’s reminiscent of your favorite creamsicle popsicle!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Total Time: 25-30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon fresh orange zest
1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
1/2 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add in the egg, vanilla extract, orange zest, and orange juice. Mix until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until incorporated.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Flatten each cookie slightly with the back of a spoon or your fingers.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges of the cookies are golden but the centers are still soft.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, dust the cookies lightly with powdered sugar for an extra touch of sweetness.
Notes
- For an extra creamy bite, try adding white chocolate chips to the dough.
- If fresh oranges aren’t available, you can substitute orange extract for the zest and juice.
- For a vegan version, replace the egg with a flax egg and use dairy-free butter and sugar.
- For an extra burst of sweetness, drizzle the cookies with a simple orange glaze made from powdered sugar and orange juice.
- Cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to 4-5 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- To prevent cookies from spreading too much, chill the dough before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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