Orange Dreamsicle Cookies

By á-54800

These cookies capture the magic of orange dreamsicle perfectly into each and every bite. They are chewy, soft and exceptionally easy to make.

Ingredients

• 1 Cup Butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 1 egg
• 2 T orange zest
• 2 t orange extract
• 1 t vanilla
• 1/2 t salt
• 1/2 t baking powder
• 2 1/4 c flour
• CREAM FROSTING
• 1 1/2 c powdered sugar
• 1/4 c heavy whipping cream
• 1/4 t salt
• 1/2 t orange extract

Details

Adapted from chef-in-training.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
2. In large bowl cream butter and sugar together. Add egg and beat in well. Add orange zest, orange extract an vanilla and mix until well blended. Add salt, baking powder and flour and mix until well combined.
3. Roll cookies into 1 inch balls and place on greased cooking sheet. Space balls about 2 inches apart.
4. Bake at 350 degrees for 7-9 minutes or until lightly golden on edges of cookies.

CREAM FROSTING

1. Combine all ingredients and beat until smooth and creamy.
2. Spread frosting over the top of cooled cookies.
3. If you would like, garnish cookies with orange zest.