Description

Soft, chewy orange-flavored cookies topped with a creamy homemade frosting that captures the classic creamsicle taste. Perfect for bake sales, potlucks, or a sweet treat any day.

Ingredients

Scale

2 ½ cups (315g) all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 tablespoons fresh orange zest
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Frosting:
½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
2 cups (240g) powdered sugar
1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
In a large bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar on medium speed until pale and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in orange zest, orange juice, and vanilla extract.
Slowly add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing on low speed or folding gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
Spoon dough onto baking sheet in rounded tablespoons, spacing about 2 inches apart.
Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are lightly golden and centers look set but still soft.
Transfer cookies to a cooling rack and cool completely before frosting.
To make frosting, whip softened butter with powdered sugar, orange juice, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth and fluffy. Adjust consistency with more juice or powdered sugar as needed.
Spread or pipe frosting onto cooled cookies. Optionally, garnish with a little orange zest.

Notes

Use fresh orange zest and juice for best flavor; avoid bottled juice if possible. Room temperature eggs and butter improve texture. Do not overmix dough to keep cookies tender. Cool cookies completely before frosting to prevent melting. Dough can be chilled up to 24 hours. Brush tops with melted butter before baking for extra shine and richness.

Prep Time: 23 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 150
Fat: 7
Carbohydrates: 22
Fiber: 1
Protein: 2

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