Zesty Orange Cream Cheese Delight Cookies
Indulge in the delightful fusion of tangy orange and creamy textures with these Zesty Orange Cream Cheese Delight Cookies. This easy-to-follow recipe combines rich cream cheese, sweet brown sugar, and a burst of fresh orange flavor, making it the perfect treat for any occasion. Ideal for sharing with family and friends, these cookies are soft, chewy, and topped with a sprinkle of raw brown sugar for the perfect finishing touch. Enjoy them warm out of the oven or as a delightful snack any time of the day!
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Servings
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Calories
9
Ingredients
Ingredients
butter
1 cup (softened)
packed brown sugar
1 cup (lightly packed)
cream cheese
3/8 cup (softened)
egg
1 (beaten)
all-purpose flour
2 1/3 cups (sifted)
baking soda
1 teaspoon (sifted)
fresh orange juice
1 tablespoon (squeezed from fresh oranges)
finely grated orange rind
2 teaspoons (freshly grated)
raw brown sugar
1 tablespoon (for sprinkling)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a large baking sheet or line it with parchment paper.
2
In a sizable mixing bowl, combine the butter, packed brown sugar, and cream cheese. Using an electric mixer, beat the mixture on medium speed until it reaches a light and fluffy consistency.
3
Add the beaten egg to the mixture and continue to mix until fully incorporated.
4
Sift in the all-purpose flour and baking soda, then add in the fresh orange juice and 1 teaspoon of grated orange rind. Mix the ingredients until they form a well-combined dough.
5
Use a spoon or cookie scoop to drop about 30 rounded tablespoons of the batter onto the prepared baking sheet, ensuring that the cookies are evenly spaced to allow for spreading.
6
Sprinkle the tops of the uncooked cookies with raw brown sugar for an added crunch and burst of flavor.
7
Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are lightly golden brown.
8
Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack. Before serving, consider decorating the cookies with the remaining grated orange peel for an extra touch of citrusy flair.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Zesty Orange Cream Cheese Delight Cookies?
These are soft, chewy cookies featuring a delightful fusion of tangy orange flavor and rich cream cheese texture.
How many cookies does this recipe yield?
This recipe makes approximately 30 rounded tablespoon cookies.
At what temperature should I preheat the oven?
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit or 190 degrees Celsius.
How long do these cookies need to bake?
Bake the cookies for 10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
What ingredients are beaten together first?
The butter, packed brown sugar, and cream cheese are beaten together until light and fluffy.
How much butter is needed for this recipe?
The recipe calls for 1 cup of softened butter.
What type of sugar is used inside the cookie dough?
One cup of lightly packed brown sugar is used in the dough.
How much cream cheese does the recipe require?
You will need 3/8 cup of softened cream cheese.
When is the egg added to the mixture?
Add the beaten egg to the creamed butter and sugar mixture and mix until fully incorporated.
Do I need to sift the dry ingredients?
Yes, both the all-purpose flour and the baking soda should be sifted.
How much all-purpose flour is required?
The recipe requires 2 1/3 cups of sifted all-purpose flour.
What provides the citrus flavor in the dough?
The flavor comes from 1 tablespoon of fresh orange juice and 1 teaspoon of grated orange rind.
Is the orange juice fresh or bottled?
The recipe specifies using fresh orange juice squeezed from oranges.
How should I prepare the baking sheet?
Grease a large baking sheet or line it with parchment paper.
How should I portion the dough onto the baking sheet?
Use a spoon or cookie scoop to drop rounded tablespoons of the batter.
Why is even spacing important on the baking sheet?
Even spacing is necessary to allow the cookies room to spread during baking.
What is sprinkled on top of the cookies before baking?
Raw brown sugar is sprinkled on the uncooked cookies for extra crunch and flavor.
What is the purpose of the raw brown sugar topping?
It provides an added crunch and a burst of sweetness to the finished cookie.
How do I know when the cookies are finished baking?
They are done when the edges are lightly golden brown.
Where should the cookies cool?
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack.
How can I garnish the cookies for serving?
You can decorate the cookies with the remaining grated orange peel for extra flair.
What is the texture of these cookies?
They are soft and chewy with a crunchy topping.
Is an electric mixer necessary for this recipe?
Yes, an electric mixer is recommended to beat the ingredients on medium speed until fluffy.
How much baking soda is used?
The recipe calls for 1 teaspoon of sifted baking soda.
How much orange rind is needed in total?
A total of 2 teaspoons of freshly grated orange rind is used.
What category of cookie are these?
These are classified as drop cookies.
Can I eat these cookies while they are warm?
Yes, they are delicious when enjoyed warm out of the oven.
Is this recipe suitable for sharing?
Yes, it is ideal for sharing with family and friends at any occasion.
What makes the consistency of the batter correct?
Beating the butter, sugar, and cream cheese until light and fluffy ensures the right consistency.
Are these cookies easy to make?
Yes, this is an easy-to-follow recipe perfect for home baking.