Orange Creamsicle Cookies are my ooey gooey butter cookies made with orange zest and added food coloring to remind you of an orange creamsicle treat. For another fun treat, try my Orange Creamsicle Puppy Chow! Show
Orange Creamsicle CookiesA creamsicle is a frozen treat invention that is vanilla ice cream topped with a layer of frozen fruit juice. They were first known as epsicles over one hundred years ago, but you may know them as dreamsicles or popsicles. Although they are officially frozen popsicles, you can find everything from orange creamsicle pie to orange creamsicle mousse. There are even orange creamsicle cocktails, but I will stick to the cookies in this recipe. PIN IT HERE!  Orange Creamsicle Cookies RecipeThese Orange Creamsicle Cookies are sweet cookies that are as easy to make as they are delicious. You probably have most of the ingredients on hand, which makes this recipe even sweeter than the cookies already are! (You may notice I use red and yellow food coloring; that is because those are easy to find and they make the color orange!) If you don’t have orange extract, you can use fresh orange juice. Here is a simple equivalency: 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice = 1/2 teaspoon orange extract 1 teaspoon orange zest = 1 teaspoon orange extract There is orange extract in this dough, so swapping out for fresh orange juice should be ok. (I have not tested it, we thought this cookie was amazing as-is.) For this recipe specifically, you would use 2 tablespoons of fresh orange juice instead of orange extract, which is about 1 orange. Cookie DoughThese cookies are so easy to make and they are the perfect summer treat. In fact, August 14th is National Creamsicle Day! But, don’t wait until then to bake these cookies. Preheat the oven to 350°F, get out a large mixing bowl and hand mixer, and get started! To make the cookies, beat together the butter, cream cheese, orange zest, and sugar. Make sure you use room temperature ingredients. (Most refrigerated ingredients can get to room temperature in about 30 minutes.) Room temperature ingredients allow for more even baking and less lumps! Next, add in the egg, vanilla, orange extract, and food coloring. Add in flour, baking powder, and half of the confectioners’ sugar. With the mixer on low, gradually beat everything into a creamed mixture. Once the dough is made, it’s time to get the cookies baked! How to Bake Orange Creamsicle CookiesThere is no need to chill this dough before baking. The cookies actually tasted less ooey-gooey when the dough was chilled, so I opted to use the dough immediately after preparing. The cookies are a bit flatter, but they are still just as ooey-gooey and delicious! Once you see how easy and sweet these cookies are, you may want to try my Ooey Gooey Lemon Cookies! To bake the cookies, use a two-tablespoon cookie scoop to create balls of dough. Roll each ball in the remaining confectioners’ sugar and place each on a parchment-lined baking sheet. I put about 6 cookies on each sheet. Use the bottom of a glass or your hand to flatten out the dough a bit. Bake for 8-11 minutes, or until they no longer appear wet on top. Let them rest on the baking sheet for about five minutes before transferring the cookies to a wire rack to cool. How to Freeze Butter CookiesThe very best way to freeze these cookies is to freeze the dough. I like to scoop out my individual cookies, place them on a baking sheet, and then place them in the freezer for about 30 minutes. Once they are chilled through, I place them in an airtight bag and then label it with the cookie name and date, as well as the baking instructions. If you want to freeze the cookies after they are baked, allow them to cool completely. Then, lay them on a parchment-lined baking sheet and place them in the freezer. Once the cookies are frozen, store them in a freezer-safe zipped bag, labeled and dated. They will keep for up to four weeks. Looking for More Orange Flavored Treats?Orange Cheesecake Sugar Cookie Orange Cardamom Breakfast Twist Chocolate and Orange Cake Orange Bars 5 from 13 votes Orange Creamsicle CookiesPrep Time 20 mins Cook Time 11 mins Total Time 31 mins Orange Creamsicle Cookies are butter cookies made with orange zest and added food coloring to remind you of an orange creamsicle treat. SaveSaved! Print Rate Comment IngredientsCreamsicle Cookie Recipe
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NutritionServing: 24g | Calories: 175kcal Course: Dessert Keyword: Ooey Gooey Creamsicle Cookie, Orange Creamsicle Cookies Servings: 24 cookies Calories: 175 Author: Amanda Rettke--iambaker.net Did you make this recipe? Thank you for making my recipe! You took pictures, right? Well go ahead and post them on Instagram! Be sure to mention me @iambaker and use the hashtag #YouAreBaker. What is the secret to gooey cookies?Double Your Yolks Most cookie recipes call for at least one egg. You can try omitting the white of each egg, which tends to dry out when baked, and replacing it with an additional yolk. Plus, egg yolks have more fat than egg whites, which helps to keep your cookies moist and chewy.
What makes cookies crispy vs chewy?Different types of sugars affect the texture because they absorb different amounts of water. Remember moisture is the key! White sugar creates crispier cookies and brown sugar creates chewier cookies. Chilling your cookie dough before baking prevents the cookie from spreading and creating cookie disasters like below.
What does putting milk in cookies do?In baking, milk serves multiple purposes. It not only moistens dry ingredients for better mixing abilities, but it also helps to activate gluten for improved texture, flavor, and color. It works as a softener while also offering structure to treats.
Why are my cookies so thin and crispy?If your cookies repeatedly turn out flat, no matter the recipe, chances are your oven is too hot. Here's what's happening. The butter melts super quickly in a too-hot oven before the other ingredients have firmed up into a cookie structure.
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