Creamsicle Orange Sugar Cookies
Soft, zesty cookies blend creamsicle creaminess with fresh orange essence. Ideal for tea, treats, or celebrations. Tangy frosting with citrus glaze adds vibrant finish. Simple, nostalgia-infused dessert.
Servings: 24 servings
Calories: 180kcal
Ingredients
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp orange zest (freshly grated)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened (for dough)
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp fresh orange juice
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp orange extract
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
- ½ tsp orange extract (for frosting)
- 2 tbsp fresh orange juice (for frosting)
- 1-2 tbsp heavy cream (for frosting)
- Orange food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking tray with parchment paper.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in medium bowl.
- Beat softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (3-4 minutes).
- Add egg, orange zest, orange juice, vanilla, and orange extracts. Mix well.
- Incorporate sour cream into dough mixture.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet until smooth.
- Chill dough 15 minutes. Scoop 1½-inch balls. Place 2 inches apart on tray.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden.
- Cool completely.
- Beat frosting butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, orange extract, and orange juice until creamy.
- Add heavy cream if needed for texture.
- Pipe frosting onto cooled cookies. Add orange zest for garnish.
Notes
Use all-butter or salted butter? Be sure to have zest ready early.
Optional: Add pinch of orange food coloring for vibrant hue.
Store in airtight container up to 5 days.
Cookie dough can be refrigerated 1 hour before baking for improved flavor.
Optional: Add pinch of orange food coloring for vibrant hue.
Store in airtight container up to 5 days.
Cookie dough can be refrigerated 1 hour before baking for improved flavor.