Description
These soft, citrus-infused cookies are the perfect combination of sweet and tangy. Topped with a creamy, zesty orange frosting, they’ll melt in your mouth and leave you craving more.
Ingredients
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For the Cookies:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tbsp orange zest (about 1 orange)
- 2 tbsp fresh orange juice
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup sour cream (for extra softness)
For the Orange Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp fresh orange juice
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp orange zest (for extra flavor)
Instructions
- Prepare the cookies: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Make the dough: In a medium bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg, orange zest, orange juice, and vanilla extract, mixing until combined. In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Stir in the sour cream.
- Shape and bake: Drop spoonfuls of dough (about 1 tablespoon each) onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Flatten the cookies slightly with the back of a spoon. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare the frosting: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until fluffy. Stir in the orange juice, vanilla extract, and orange zest, mixing until smooth and creamy.
- Assemble: Once the cookies have cooled, spread a generous layer of the orange cream cheese frosting on top of each cookie.
- Serve: Allow the frosting to set for a few minutes before serving or storing. Enjoy!
Notes
- For a more intense orange flavor, you can add a little more orange zest to the frosting.
- These cookies are best stored in an airtight container to keep them soft and fresh.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Orange Cream Cookies, orange, cream cheese, cookies, citrus, dessert