Description
Experience the taste of summer with these delightful Creamsicle Orange Cookies! Bursting with vibrant orange zest and creamy vanilla, these soft and chewy cookies evoke childhood memories of ice cream treats on sunny days. Perfect for any occasion, they are simple to make and will have everyone counting down to your next batch!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 large orange
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat 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 (about 3-4 minutes).
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract and orange zest, mixing until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden and centers are slightly soft. Allow cooling 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: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg