🍊 CREAMSICLE ORANGE COOKIES 🍪 (Absolutely delicious)
📝 INGREDIENTS:
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon orange zest
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
🔔 INSTRUCTIONS:
STEP 1: PREPARE THE COOKIE DOUGH
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add Egg and Flavor: Mix in the egg, vanilla extract, and orange zest until well combined.
STEP 2: MIX DRY INGREDIENTS
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Incorporate Dry Mixture: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
STEP 3: CHILL AND SHAPE
- Chill Dough: Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Shape Cookies: Once chilled, scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
STEP 4: BAKE AND DUST
- Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers may look slightly underbaked, which is fine.
- Cool and Dust: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. Once cooled, dust the tops with powdered sugar.
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 12 minutes | Total Time: 57 minutes | Servings: 24 cookies
Enjoy your Creamsicle Orange Cookies, a delightful treat that brings the taste of summer to your dessert table! 🍊🍪