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Melty Orange Creamsicle Sugar Cookies to Brighten Your Day

These delightful Orange Creamsicle Sugar Cookies combine vibrant orange flavors with a rich frosting, perfect for any occasion.
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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: Cookies
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 2 cups cake flour can use all-purpose flour for a denser cookie
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch helps achieve a softer cookie
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder ensure it's fresh
  • ½ teaspoon salt enhances flavor
  • 1 cup unsalted butter ensure at room temperature
  • ½ cup vegetable shortening can substitute with additional butter
  • 1 cup granulated sugar coconut sugar is an alternative
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest use fresh zest for optimal taste
  • 1 egg can substitute with a flax egg for vegan option
  • 1 egg white
  • 1 teaspoon orange extract or vanilla extract for a different twist
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract optional but recommended
For the Frosting
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened for easy mixing
  • ¼ cup salted butter can opt for unsalted and adjust salt
  • 2 cups powdered sugar no substitutes recommended
  • 1 teaspoon orange extract

Equipment

  • Stand Mixer
  • Baking sheets
  • mixing bowls
  • Cookie scoop
  • whisk

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together cake flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
  2. Beat together unsalted butter, vegetable shortening, granulated sugar, and orange zest on medium speed for about 4 minutes.
  3. Add egg, egg white, orange extract, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix until fully combined.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing on low speed just until combined.
  5. Transfer dough into an airtight container and refrigerate for 2-3 hours.
  6. Use a cookie scoop to portion out balls of dough and place them on lined baking sheets, gently flattening each ball.
  7. Bake in preheated oven for 8-11 minutes or until edges begin to turn golden.
  8. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  9. Whip together cream cheese and butter until fluffy, gradually adding powdered sugar and orange extract.
  10. Once the cookies have cooled, spread frosting on top of each cookie, adding sprinkles if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 65mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 0.4mg

Notes

Ensure to use room temperature butter and fresh ingredients for the best results.

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