Description
Bite into Summer with Creamsicle Orange Cookies, a delightful fusion of tangy orange and sweet vanilla that will transport you back to childhood days. Perfect for picnics or cozy gatherings, these cookies are not only visually stunning with their vibrant orange hue but also packed with flavor. Whip them up easily on busy summer days and watch everyone reminisce about warm afternoons filled with laughter.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for icing)
- 2 tbsp milk (for icing)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, orange zest, and orange juice until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture; stir gently until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized dollops onto parchment-lined baking sheets, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Cool on wire racks.
- For icing, mix powdered sugar with milk until smooth and drizzle over cooled cookies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg