Description
Soft, zesty sugar cookies infused with fresh orange and vanilla, topped with a creamy orange glaze. A nostalgic treat that tastes exactly like a creamsicle popsicle.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350F (175C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, orange zest, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Stir in flour, baking powder, and salt until just combined; do not overmix.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to prevent spreading.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place them 2 inches apart on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are very lightly golden.
- Let cookies cool completely on the pan.
- Whisk powdered sugar and orange juice together to create a smooth glaze.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cookies and let set before serving.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American