Description
Bite into summer with these delightful Creamsicle Orange Cookies! Bursting with bright citrus flavor and creamy vanilla undertones, each soft, chewy cookie evokes nostalgia and the essence of sunny days. Perfect for picnics, BBQs, or simply as a sweet treat to brighten your day, these cookies are quick to make and sure to impress everyone.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- Zest of 1 large orange
- 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the orange zest, orange juice, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving space for spreading.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Let cool on trays before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg