Description
Orange Cream Cookies are a delightful treat that perfectly blend zesty orange flavor with creamy frosting for an irresistible dessert experience. These soft, buttery cookies evoke the essence of summer with every bite, making them ideal for any occasion—be it a gathering or a cozy afternoon snack. With their vibrant color and bright taste, Orange Cream Cookies will surely impress your guests and satisfy your sweet cravings.
Ingredients
- All-Purpose Flour
- Granulated Sugar
- Baking Powder
- Unsalted Butter
- Eggs
- Fresh Orange Zest
- Cream Cheese
- Powdered Sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then fold in fresh orange zest.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized dough onto lined baking sheets, spacing them two inches apart.
- Bake for 10 minutes or until edges are golden; centers should remain soft.
- For the frosting, whip cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Once cooled, frost cookies and optionally sprinkle more orange zest on top before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg