Delicious Creamsicle Orange Cookies Recipe
These Delicious Creamsicle Orange Cookies combine the zesty brightness of fresh orange zest and juice with a soft, buttery texture for a sweet treat reminiscent of classic creamsicle flavors. Perfectly tender and lightly dusted with powdered sugar, these cookies offer a delightful citrus twist to your cookie lineup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened (Make sure it’s at room temperature.)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg (Use room temperature.)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon fresh orange zest
- 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice (Use fresh juice for best flavor.)
For Dusting
- 0.5 cups powdered sugar (For dusting the cookies before serving.)
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Set this mixture aside to combine the leavening agents and salt evenly throughout the flour.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a larger mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together using a hand mixer or stand mixer for about 2 to 3 minutes until the mixture turns light and fluffy, which aerates the dough.
- Add Wet Flavorings: Beat the egg, vanilla extract, fresh orange zest, and fresh orange juice into the butter and sugar mixture until fully incorporated, ensuring a citrusy, flavorful base for your cookies.
- Combine Dry and Wet Mixtures: Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing slowly until just combined. Overmixing can make the cookies tough, so mix until no dry flour remains.
- Scoop the Dough: Using a tablespoon, scoop portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading during baking.
- Flatten the Cookies: Slightly flatten each dough ball with the back of a spoon or your fingers to encourage even baking and achieve the desired shape.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the cookies for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown while the centers remain soft.
- Cool: Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to firm up before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely to room temperature.
- Finish and Serve: Once cooled, dust the cookies generously with powdered sugar to add a sweet, delicate finishing touch before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh orange zest and juice for the best citrus flavor; bottled juice will not provide the same freshness.
- Ensure butter and egg are at room temperature to help create a smooth and well-combined dough.
- If you prefer a stronger orange flavor, you can add an extra teaspoon of orange zest.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend, but baking times might slightly vary.
Keywords: creamsicle cookies, orange cookies, citrus cookies, soft cookies, powdered sugar cookies
