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Orange Creamsicle Sugar Cookies

Orange Creamsicle Sugar Cookies That Brighten Your Day

Delight in these Orange Creamsicle Sugar Cookies, a sweet treat that captures the essence of summer with zesty orange flavor and creamy frosting.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 2 cups cake flour Can substitute all-purpose flour for a denser cookie.
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch Can be omitted if needed.
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder Avoid using baking soda as a replacement.
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt Kosher salt is preferred.
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter Use room temperature for best mixing.
  • 1/2 cup vegetable shortening Replace with an equal amount of butter if desired.
  • 1 cup granulated sugar Brown sugar adds moisture but alters texture.
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest Infuses vibrant citrus flavor; fresh zest is preferred.
  • 1 large egg No substitutes for structure.
  • 1 teaspoon orange extract Can swap with other citrus extracts.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Can be omitted for a pure orange focus.
For the Frosting
  • 4 ounces cream cheese Can be replaced with mascarpone.
  • 1/4 cup salted butter Unsalted is fine with an extra pinch of salt.
  • 2 cups powdered sugar Essential for a smooth texture.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • Airtight container
  • Baking sheet
  • Cookie Scoop

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together 2 cups of cake flour, 2 tablespoons of cornstarch, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt until evenly combined.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat together 1/2 cup of unsalted butter, 1/2 cup of vegetable shortening, and 1 cup of granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
  3. Add in 1 large egg, 1 tablespoon of freshly grated orange zest, 1 teaspoon of orange extract, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the creamed mixture. Mix until well combined.
  4. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until a dough forms.
  5. Transfer the dough into an airtight container and refrigerate for 2-3 hours.
  6. About 10 minutes before baking, preheat your oven to 375°F.
  7. Once the dough has chilled, scoop out golf ball-sized portions using a cookie scoop and flatten them slightly. Bake for 8-11 minutes.
  8. After baking, allow the cookies to sit on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
  9. While the cookies cool, beat together 4 ounces of cream cheese and 1/4 cup of salted butter until smooth. Gradually add 2 cups of powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon of orange extract, mixing until creamy.
  10. Once cooled, spread the cream cheese frosting generously on top of each cookie.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 5IUIron: 1mg

Notes

Chill the dough for best results. Accurate measurements are crucial to achieve the right cookie texture.

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