Description
Indulge in the taste of summer with these Creamsicle Orange Cookies! Soft and chewy, each cookie is infused with fresh orange zest and vanilla, delivering a delightful burst of citrus that will whisk you back to carefree sunny days. Perfect for any gathering, these cookies are not only a treat but also a nostalgic experience. With simple ingredients and easy instructions, you’ll be baking a batch in no time!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 orange + 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
- Optional: Orange sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Fold in the orange zest and juice until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined.
- Scoop rounded balls of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
- Cool on sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg