Soft Orange Cookies with Orange Icing
Deliciously soft cookies infused with fresh orange flavor and topped with a creamy orange icing, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Cookie Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons orange zest
- 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
Glaze Ingredients
- 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 1 teaspoon orange zest optional for adding flavor
- a pinch salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla or almond extract optional
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- In a mixing bowl, beat softened butter and cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually mix in granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Add the large egg and mix until fully combined.
- Stir in orange zest, orange juice, vanilla extract, and almond extract until evenly mixed.
- Gradually mix the flour mixture into the wet ingredients until just blended.
- Using a cookie scoop, drop cookie dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Baking
- Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Glazing
- In a bowl, whisk together confectioners’ sugar, orange juice, orange zest, and a pinch of salt to achieve a smooth consistency.
- Drizzle the orange icing over the cooled cookies and allow it to set before serving.
Notes
Use fresh oranges for zest and juice for maximum flavor. Experiment with the icing consistency according to preference.