Orange Sugar Cookies with Orange Creamsicle Frosting are a refreshing twist on your average sugar cookie. They will be your new spring and summer favorite.
After my mom mentioned a few times that she thought my key lime cookies were amazing, and how much everyone loved them. she asked if I thought of making orange sugar cookies. Orange anything is her absolute favorite, maybe even over chocolate.
I had already had this planned, but then yesterday at our family Easter, she asked again. As any daughter knows, if your mom hints about something more than once, you move it up on the priority list.
So here is my version of an Orange Sugar Cookies with Orange Creamsicle Frosting just for my mamma!
Enjoy! XOXO San
How do you make Orange Sugar Cookies with Orange Creamsicle Frosting?
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Lightly grease 2 cookie sheets.
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Cream together sugar, orange and lemon zest, orange juice and butter. Beat in egg yolks and orange extract.
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Add flour, baking soda, and cream of tartar. Stir.
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Form dough into walnut size balls and place 2 inches apart on cookie sheet. Don’t flatten. Bake 10-12 minutes, until tops are cracked and just turning color.
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In a large bowl, cream together the cream cheese and butter until well combined, add confectioners’ sugar until smooth. Gradually mix in the milk, orange extract, orange zest, and juice with an electric mixer until smooth and stiff, about 5 minutes.
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Frost each cookie with the frosting, then top with extra zest if you’d like. Enjoy!
Cookie Baking Tips
Can you freeze these Orange Sugar Cookies?
All cookies can be frozen, but it is best to wrap them individually to freeze them and only do this once they have cooled completely. Another way to freeze then is to stack them in layers in a Ziplock or container, separating the layers using parchment paper. I personally love individually wrapping them as I feel they taste better. Make the frosting after baking, and frost just before serving.
How long will cookies stay fresh in an airtight container?
Properly stored, freshly baked cookies will last for about 2 weeks at normal room temperature and stored in an airtight container.
Can you freeze the dough?
This cookie dough can be easily frozen but it is best if you portion about the dough beforehand. Scoop the cookie like you were going to bake them and just place on parchment paper. Then wrap the parchment paper in plastic wrap or store in an airtight container. Before you bake preheat the oven, following the cookie recipe suggested temperature. Stick on baking sheet lined with parchment paper, placing 2 inches apart, the only thing you will need to change is adding an extra 1-2 minutes to the baking time for the frozen dough.
Looking for more sugar cookie recipes? Try these Lemon Sugar Cookies, Pumpkin Spice Sugar Cookies, and fun Mini Sugar Cookie Sandwiches.
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Orange Sugar Cookie with Orange Creamsicle Frosting
Ingredients
Orange Sugar Cookies
- 1 1/4 cups white sugar
- 1 cup butter
- 3 egg yolks
- 1/2 teaspoon orange extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/2 Minneola orange juiced
- 4 tablespoons Minneola orange zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
Orange Creamsicle Frosting
- 4 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1 Minneola orange juiced
- 4 tablespoons Minneola orange zest
- 1/2 cup butter softened
- 2 ounces cream cheese softened
- 2-3 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon orange flavoring
Instructions
Orange Sugar Cookies
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Lightly grease 2 cookie sheets.
- Cream together sugar, orange and lemon zest, orange juice and butter. Beat in egg yolks and orange extract.
- Add flour, baking soda, and cream of tartar. Stir.
- Form dough into walnut size balls and place 2 inches apart on cookie sheet. Don't flatten. Bake 10-12 minutes, until tops are cracked and just turning color.
Orange Creamsicle Frosting
- In a large bowl, cream together the cream cheese and butter until well combined, add confectioners' sugar until smooth. Gradually mix in the milk, orange extract, orange zest, and juice with an electric mixer until smooth and stiff, about 5 minutes.
- Frost each cookie with the frosting, then top with extra zest if you'd like. Enjoy!
Kids and family review: “Mom you make the best cookies.” “Sandra, you are my favorite chef.” Comments like these basically sum up how they felt.
I can’t think of a better way to make a sugar cookie than turn it into a creamsicle! I love that flavor so much!
Thanks Jenn, my mom feels the same way! xo San
Mmm…those look really good!
Thanks Greta! xo San
You had me at orange creamsicle frosting. I can’t wait to try these! I’m glad I found your link through the Treasure Box Tuesday link party.
Can’t wait for you try them too! Come back and let me know what you think! xo San
These look incredible and I love that the frosting includes cream cheese! I want to try these!
Those look delicious. Any dessert with orange in it is a big yes from me!
Me too girl! xo San
I love the kids comments at the end. If I promise to tell you that you are the best, will you make me some, too? 😛
Umm…yes, will mail them tomorrow! xo San
I can practically taste those already. They look melt in my mouth delicious.
Thanks Liz! xo San
Oh my! Girl you got me at Orange and cookies! Yummm!
XOXO
Thanks lady! xo San
I love all things orange creamsicle. This looks great!
Thanks Sarah! xo San
I love any and all orange flavored desserts! These look incredibly yummy 🙂
You are just like my mom, she is why I made them. xo San
This is a great recipe. Love orange cookies. The frosting is a great topper.
I love frosted cookies. xo San
These look great, thanks for sharing this amazing recipe.
Thanks! xo San
Orange Creamsicle frosting sounds amazing!
Thanks Jessica! xo San
Another one of your delicious cookies! Please do post it on our party. It’s the only way I know I would surely find it again! http://voiceboks.com/food/have-some-brownies-and-more-goodies-on-tempting-tuesday/
These look amazing. 🙂 Looks so delicious. 🙂 I want some!
I love anything that tastes like orange creamsicle! I don’t think I’ve noticed orange extract in stores before. It’s it hard to find? Or can I make it myself?
No it is right next to the lemon usually – I have never made my own. But if you do, send me the recipe! xo San
I don’t like sugar cookies but this one makes me want to have one now. The orange flavor and the frosting makes me want some.
LOL Hope you can try it soon! xo San
I am not into sugar cookies but this one looks really good. I like that you added orange flavor into it.
This is an awesome sounding dessert. Wow!
These look pretty good, I love chocolate and orange, but these don’t have chocolate. Hmmm… I think I’d still give them a shot!
I love chocolate and orange too! I should revise this asap. lol! xo San
These look so fresh and yummy!
Thanks. xo San
These look so delicious that they should be illegal, LOL
LOL! xo San
Mmmmmm. Orange anything always adds a zesty punch.
I’d love to pair this with a nice mimosa. YUM!
They are looking awesome