Description
Delight in the refreshing taste of Creamsicle Orange Cookies—a perfect treat for summer gatherings or cozy afternoons. These soft, chewy cookies are infused with vibrant orange zest and creamy goodness, bringing back nostalgic memories of sunny days. Easy to make and irresistibly delicious, they are sure to brighten any dessert table.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 stick (½ cup) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 large egg
- Zest of 1 large orange
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Beat in the egg, then mix in vanilla extract and orange zest.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Drop heaping tablespoons of dough onto lined baking sheets, spacing them about two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool on sheets for five minutes before transferring to wire racks and dust with powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (28g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg