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.
Oh yum! I love sugar cookies especially with a really light frosting.
Thanks, the frosting is my favorite! xo San
those cookies look so so good and orange cookies for summer perfeca yummy and fresh flavor
Sandra, I am a little annoyed at how hungry you make me at work! 🙂 These look amazing and I can’t wait to try!!
Emily – I just loved this comment. xo San
That sounds delicious. Cannot wait to try it!
Ellen – come back and let me know what you think! xo San
I am in love with this recipe! It is so flavorful!
Nothing beats the taste of Orange Creamsicle, I adore it!! Thanks for this recipe, i’ll definitely be trying this one!!
Thanks Tammi – enjoy! xo San
Oh My Gosh! These cookies sound so delicious. I love creamsicles and I bet these cookies would taste great!
Those look absolutely delicious and like a perfect cookie recipe for summer!
And fun to serve at barbecues! xo San
Seriously yummy! I am not sure who would love this more, my kids or myself..hehe
Hmmm…I say get to the dough! xo San
those looks really good! Easy recipe to follow!!
Wow! These cookies look amazing! Very beautiful.
Thanks! xo San
These look absolutely mouthwatering! How many tangelos should I get?
Thanks!
2 for the recipe and 2 to eat! xo San
Love the fluffy frosting! Will have to try this! Looks like a perfect summer treat!
The frosting is really the best! xo San
These look delicious and oranges are one of my favorites fruits! LOVE!
You had me at orange creamsicle frosting. Holy cow does that sound delicious!
Thanks Robin. xo San
Sugar cookies are some of my favorites! Now I will say that I have never had one like yours, and man those look scrumptious!!
I love sugar cookies as well, obviously. xo San
And just like that I am suddenly hungry again! These look amazing. – Katy
LOL! Love it.. xo San
Woah, that looks like frosting heaven! If I send you my address could you deliver me a box! 😉
Send me your address and I will. xo San
Adding a little orange to the sugar cookie is perfect for spring and summer! How fun!
Thanks Maggie! xo San
OH yum! Those look amazing, what a great daughter you are!
Thanks Clair, I try my best. xo San
Love your cookies and love orange! Can’t wait to try these!
I have to make these for my husband! He LOVES anything orange flavored
The orange seems so refreshing. I am going to test these out!
You’ll love them Stacey! xo San
Orange sugar–that’s cool! I’m not sure I’ve ever had that, but I’d totally eat anything you make! Haha
~Cathy
OurMinifamily.com
I really wish we were neighbors, we would be BFFs – xo San
What’s not to love here? This looks delish! Anything orange is good.
Thanks Angela! xo San