Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of orange creamsicle cookies, where creamy vanilla meets zesty orange for a nostalgic treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- Zest of 1 large orange
- 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
- Mix in orange zest and egg until combined.
- Add vanilla extract and orange juice; stir gently.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture until just combined.
- Scoop dough onto parchment-lined baking sheets, spacing them two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
Notes
- These cookies are perfect for picnics and family gatherings.
- Store in an airtight container for freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg