Delicious Creamsicle Orange Cookies
Delicious Creamsicle Orange Cookies are soft cookies that capture the sweet and citrusy flavor of orange ice cream bars, making them an irresistible treat.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened Should be at room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon fresh orange zest For best flavor use fresh zest
- 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice Avoid bottled juice for authenticity
Finishing Touch
- 0.5 cup powdered sugar For dusting
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a larger bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add in the large egg, vanilla extract, fresh orange zest, and fresh orange juice to the butter mixture and mix well.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
- Use a spoon or cookie scoop to portion tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them well apart.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, until the edges turn golden brown but the centers appear soft.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Finishing Touch
- Once cooled, dust the cookies lightly with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container to retain moisture. For longer storage, freeze them.