Ingredients:
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon freshly grated orange zest
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 cup powdered sugar
Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and orange zest until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until a dough forms.
Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them onto the prepared baking sheet.
Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
While the cookies are baking, whisk together the orange juice and powdered sugar in a small bowl.
Once the cookies are done, let them cool for a few minutes before drizzling the orange glaze over them.
Serve and enjoy your tasty Creamsicle Orange Cookies!
Optional: For a fun twist, you can also add some orange food coloring to the dough to give the cookies a vibrant orange color.