Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and orange zest until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For an extra burst of orange flavor, consider adding 1/4 cup of orange juice to the dough.
- These cookies pair wonderfully with a glass of milk or a cup of tea.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: CREAMSICLE ORANGE COOKIES