Orange Creamsicle Cookies

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Step 2

In a large bowl using a hand-held mixer, beat butter, cream cheese, orange zest, and granulated sugar until blended.

Step 3

Add in egg, vanilla, orange extract, and the red and yellow food coloring.

Step 4

Add in flour, baking powder, and ½ cup confectioners' sugar. With the mixer on low, gradually beat into a creamed mixture.

Step 5

Using a 2-tablespoon cookie scoop, create balls and roll them in the remaining confectioners' sugar.

Step 6

Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Using your hands or the bottom of a drinking glass flatten balls into rounds. Place approximately 6 dough balls on each sheet.

Step 7

Bake until they no longer appear wet on top, 8-11 minutes. After about 5 minutes cooling on the pan (they will be soft), place on cooling racks to cool completely.