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Plate of orange creamsicle cookies with glaze and orange zest on white counter

Orange Creamsicle Cookies Recipe

These soft and chewy orange creamsicle cookies are packed with bright citrus flavor and creamy vanilla for a nostalgic, crowd-pleasing treat. Easy to make, freezer-friendly, and full of sunshine in every bite!
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Course: Cookies, Dessert
Cuisine: American, Kid-Friendly
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Chill Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 57 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 145kcal
Cost: $7–$9

Equipment

  • 1 Mixing bowl Medium to large
  • 1 Electric mixer Hand or stand mixer
  • 1 Cookie scoop For uniform cookies
  • 1 Baking sheet Use 2 for batch baking
  • 1 Parchment paper Or silicone baking mats
  • 1 Microplane For zesting fresh oranges
  • 1 Cooling rack Helps cookies set evenly

Ingredients

For the Cookies

  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour blend
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 egg large
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest from about 2 medium oranges
  • 2 tablespoon orange juice fresh
  • ½ cup white chocolate chips optional but recommended
  • 2–3 drops orange food coloring optional for color

For the Glaze (Optional)

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2–3 tablespoon orange juice fresh
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 drop orange food coloring optional

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets.
  • In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  • Cream butter, cream cheese, and both sugars until fluffy.
  • Add egg, vanilla, orange zest, and juice. Mix until just combined.
  • Add food coloring if using.
  • Mix dry ingredients into wet until just combined.
  • Fold in white chocolate chips if using.
  • Chill dough for 30 minutes.
  • Scoop dough onto baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
  • Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges set and centers are slightly soft.
  • Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to rack.
  • Optional: Mix glaze ingredients and drizzle over cooled cookies.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 145g | Calories: 145kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 1.8g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1.8g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 82mg | Potassium: 42mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 220IU | Vitamin C: 1.8mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 0.6mg