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Orange Creamsicle Sugar Cookies

Delight Your Taste Buds with Orange Creamsicle Sugar Cookies

These Orange Creamsicle Sugar Cookies are a delightful homage to nostalgic flavors, combining soft cookies with creamy orange frosting.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Chilling Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 41 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 2 cups cake flour can substitute with all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch omit for more cake flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder ensure freshness
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt opt for kosher or sea salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1/4 cup vegetable shortening substitute with additional butter if needed
  • 1 cup granulated sugar do not use brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest from 1 medium orange
  • 1 large egg room temperature
  • 1 large egg white room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon orange extract can substitute with lemon extract
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Frosting
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup salted butter softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar no substitutes recommended

Equipment

  • Electric Mixer
  • Medium Bowl
  • Baking Sheets
  • parchment paper
  • Airtight Container

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Whisk together cake flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
  2. Cream together unsalted butter, vegetable shortening, granulated sugar, and orange zest in an electric mixer.
  3. Add the room temperature egg and egg white to the creamed mixture, mixing until fully incorporated.
  4. Gradually add the dry mixture to the creamed ingredients on low speed until just combined.
  5. Transfer the dough into an airtight container and refrigerate for 2-3 hours.
  6. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) about 10 minutes before the dough is done chilling.
  7. Shape chilled dough into golf-ball-sized balls and flatten them on prepared baking sheets.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 8-11 minutes until edges are just set; centers should remain soft.
  9. Remove cookies and cool on baking sheets for 5-10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  10. Beat softened cream cheese and salted butter together until fluffy, then mix in orange extract and powdered sugar.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Chill the dough for best texture. Monitor baking time closely to avoid dryness. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 7 days.

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