Orange Creamsicle Cookies
Orange Creamsicle Cookies are so soft, sweet, and made with just the right amount of real orange flavor! Make these homemade orange cookies with creamy, zesty frosting for just about any occasion
Looking for more cookie recipes? Try Frosted Sugar Cookies, Lemon Sugar Cookies, and Strawberry Cookies.
Orange Creamsicle Cookies
This recipe features homemade orange cookies that are dreamy and soft. They are topped off with the best-ever orange cream frosting. So zesty, creamy, and Creamsicle flavored!
- Year Round. What I love about Orange Creamsicle Cookies is that you can enjoy them at any time of the year. These sweet and citrusy cookies are delicious all year round, which is great because that’s how often I crave them.
- Easy. These frosted orange cookies are so easy to make in just a few easy-to-follow steps with a handful of inexpensive ingredients.
- Great for Holidays. These cookies are great for holidays like Christmas, Easter, and the 4th of July. They bring a tasty splash of flavor.
Ingredients For Orange Creamsicle Cookies
- Butter. Use softened butter to cream with the other ingredients.
- Sugar. White granulated sugar is used for the cookie dough and powdered sugar for the frosting.
- Eggs. For best results use room-temperature eggs. This helps the cookies rise better.
- Buttermilk. Buttermilk adds a deeper flavor profile aiding the tangy citrus flavor.
- Flour. The base of these cookies uses all-purpose flour.
- Baking soda. Baking soda is used to help the cookies rise.
- Salt. These cookies just need a dash of salt.
- Orange. To get the best orange flavor use the juice and zest of 1 orange.
Tips for the Best Results
- Let the cookies cool before frosting them. If the cookies are still warm at all, the frosting will melt and your cookies will be ruined. Make sure the cookies are fully cooled to room temperature prior to frosting!
- Thin the icing as needed. If you find that your frosting is too thick to easily spread, stir in a splash of orange juice until you reach the desired consistency.
- Use a cookie scoop. It’s so important to make sure all of your cookies are the same size so they bake evenly. Use a cookie scoop to make sure they’re all about 1 TBSP in size. (check out my How To Scoop The Perfect Cookie post for more tips and tricks)
How To Make The Best Orange Creamsicle Cookies
- Prepare. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line your baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- Make the cookie dough. In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar before you beat in the eggs and buttermilk. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually combine the wet and dry mixtures. Add the orange juice and zest.
- Bake the cookies. Drop the cookie dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets. Bake for 10-12 minutes and let cool completely on a wire rack.
- Make Frosting. Beat together all of the ingredients for the frosting with an electric mixer. Add juice to thin it out if needed.
- Frost the Cookies. Use a butter knife or frosting spatula to frost each of the cooled cookies.
What To Serve With Orange Creamsicle Cookies
These Orange Creamsicle Cookies are perfect for a sweet weeknight treat. They make a great summer treat just like my Blueberry Lemonade, Blueberry Smoothie, and Stuffed Strawberries.
Leftovers & Storing
- Store. In an airtight container at room temperature, these homemade cookies will stay fresh for about 3-4 days. Make sure you give the frosting a little time to set before you attempt to stack the cookies.
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Orange Creamsicle Cookies
Orange Creamsicle Cookies are so soft, sweet, and made with just the right amount of real orange flavor! Make these homemade orange cookies with creamy, zesty frosting for just about any occasion and watch them quickly disappear.
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Ingredients
Orange cookies:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened, 2 sticks
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Dash of salt
- Juice and zest of 1 orange
orange cream FROSTING:
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- Juice and zest of 1 orange
- ¼ cup orange juice, if needed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mat.
- In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar; beat in eggs and buttermilk.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt; add gradually to the creamed mixture.
- Add orange juice and zest.
- Drop by tablespoonfuls onto prepared cookie sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes. Cool on wire cooling racks. Frost when cooled.
MAKE FROSTING:
- Beat powdered sugar, butter, orange juice and zest; gradually add additional juice, if needed, until desired consistency.
- Frost cookies using a knife or frosting spatula.
- Let the frosting "set" before storing them in an airtight container so they don't stick together.
Notes
- Let the cookies cool before frosting them. If the cookies are still warm at all, the frosting will melt and your cookies will be ruined. Make sure the cookies are fully cooled to room temperature prior to frosting!
- Thin the icing as needed. If you find that your frosting is too thick to easily spread, stir in a splash of orange juice until you reach the desired consistency.
- Use a cookie scoop. It’s SO important to make sure all of your cookies are the same size so they bake evenly. Use a cookie scoop to make sure they’re all about 1 TBSP in size.
Calories: 126kcal, Carbohydrates: 21g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 4g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Trans Fat: 0.2g, Cholesterol: 16mg, Sodium: 49mg, Potassium: 20mg, Fiber: 0.2g, Sugar: 15g, Vitamin A: 135IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 8mg, Iron: 0.4mg
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I love the flavor and texture of these dreamy cookies. What I love more are the all-natural ingredients. Delish!
A creamsicle in cookie form, yes, please!! The frosting tastes so good!! I want to put it on everything!