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Orange Creamsicle Sugar Cookies

Delightful Orange Creamsicle Sugar Cookies for Every Occasion

Irresistible Orange Creamsicle Sugar Cookies, a perfect combination of soft cookies and creamy frosting, ideal for any gathering.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 3 hours
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups cake flour Substitute with all-purpose flour for a denser cookie.
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch Omit if necessary.
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder Ensure it's fresh.
  • ½ teaspoon salt Use sparingly to balance sweetness.
  • ½ cup unsalted butter Use salted butter and reduce salt if unsalted is unavailable.
  • ½ cup vegetable shortening Replace with additional butter if desired.
  • 1 cup granulated sugar Brown sugar can be used for a richer taste.
  • 1 orange orange zest Use up to 2 tablespoons for extra zing.
  • 1 large egg For a vegan option, substitute with a flax egg.
  • 1 large egg white Can be omitted for denser cookies.
  • 1 teaspoon orange extract Substitute with extra zest if you're out of extract.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Almond extract is a great variation.
For the Frosting
  • 4 ounces cream cheese Neufchâtel works as a lower-fat alternative.
  • ¼ cup salted butter Use unsalted with a pinch of salt if preferred.
  • 2 cups powdered sugar Sift before use to avoid lumps.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • stand mixer
  • Cookie Scoop
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Dough Preparation
  1. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together 2 cups of cake flour, 1 tablespoon of cornstarch, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, and ½ teaspoon of salt.
  2. In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat ½ cup of unsalted butter and ½ cup of vegetable shortening until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Gradually add 1 cup of granulated sugar and 1 tablespoon of orange zest, mixing until well combined.
  4. Add 1 egg, 1 egg white, 1 teaspoon of orange extract, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, mixing until incorporated.
Combine Dry Ingredients
  1. Slowly incorporate the flour mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined.
  2. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2-3 hours to prevent cookies from spreading during baking.
Preheat Oven
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) about 10 minutes before baking.
  2. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
Shaping Cookies
  1. Remove the dough from the refrigerator and roll into golf ball-sized portions.
  2. Place them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  3. Flatten each ball slightly with the palm of your hand.
Baking
  1. Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8-11 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers remain soft.
  2. Cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Prepare Frosting
  1. Whip 4 ounces of cream cheese and ¼ cup of salted butter in a medium bowl until smooth and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  2. Gradually add 2 cups of powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon of orange extract, mixing until creamy.
Frosting Cookies
  1. Once cooled, frost each cookie with the creamy orange frosting and sprinkle with colorful sprinkles if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 12gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store frosted cookies in an airtight container at room temperature. For best flavor and texture, frost cookies after thawing if frozen.

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