Creamsicle Orange Cookies
Transform the classic orange and vanilla popsicle into a soft, chewy cookie that captures all the flavors of summer! These Creamsicle Orange Cookies combine the bright, citrusy taste of fresh oranges with smooth, creamy vanilla frosting to create a dessert that’s both nostalgic and irresistible.
Perfect for summer picnics, bake sales, or any time you’re craving something sweet with a citrus twist, these cookies feature a tender, buttery base infused with fresh orange zest and a rich, creamy vanilla frosting. The result is a cookie that tastes just like the beloved frozen treat that inspired it.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Ingredients: For the cookies:
- 23⁄4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 11⁄2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons orange zest
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1⁄2 teaspoon orange extract
For the frosting:
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1⁄2 cup butter, softened
- 3–4 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Orange food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then add orange zest, vanilla extract, and orange extract.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients until just combined.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
For the frosting:
- Beat butter until creamy.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, cream, and vanilla extract.
- Beat until smooth and creamy, adding more cream if needed.
- Add orange food coloring if desired.
- Frost cooled cookies.
Makes approximately 24-30 cookies.
Tips:
- Use fresh orange zest for best flavor
- Let cookies cool completely before frosting
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days
Notes
Equipment
- Baking sheet
- Mixing bowls
- Hand or stand mixer
- Parchment paper
- Cookie scoop
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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