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Orange Creamsicle Cookies

5/16/2012

 
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This is the perfect cookie for summer. I love chocolate, but sometimes you want something different. Something refreshing...and if you're like me, you still want sugar. Enter the orange creamsicle cookie. An incredible orange buttercream filling sandwiched between two vanilla chip cookies. 

My husband actually dreamed up this idea. Well, kind of. I was trying to think of a cupcake flavor to make, and he suggested putting a clementine slice inside a cupcake. I ran with that and decided to make vanilla cookies with a clementine buttercream...and then, like usual, my grocery store didn't have the key ingredient I needed, so I changed it to orange. I think this version is a win, and if you're concerned that it's actually two cookies with frosting, just close your eyes as you eat it. Your taste buds will scream that it's worth it.
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Orange Creamsicle Cookies Recipe
Makes about 20 sandwiches
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For the cookies:
1/2 cup shortening
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup white baking chips

For the filling:
1/4 cup butter
1/2 teaspoon orange zest
1/4 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups powdered sugar
Dash salt

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.

To make the cookies, in a large bowl cream the shortening, butter, and brown sugar until well combined. Add the egg and mix. Add the vanilla and baking soda and mix. Add the flour and mix until everything is incorporated. Fold in the chips.

Drop about one round tablespoon of dough onto an ungreased baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie. I do smaller cookies with this since you are eating 2 cookies. Bake for 8-10 minutes (I do 10 minutes) until golden brown. Let rest on the cookie sheet for one minute before removing to a counter to cool.

To make the filling, in a large bowl mix together the butter and orange zest until smooth. I definitely recommend a stand or hand mixer for this. Add the milk, vanilla, and salt and mix until combined. Add the powdered sugar one cup at a time, mixing until smooth. 

To assemble the cookies: Once the cookies are cool, pair up the cookies so they match in size and shape. Place 1-2 tablespoons of filling on the bottom of one cookie. Place the second cookie cookie on the filling (bottom side touching the filling) and squish together until you can see the filling.  

Cookies adapted from A Taste of Home; filling a She Makes and Bakes creation 
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Jessica@A Kitchen Addiction link
5/17/2012 11:11:43 pm

Oh, my husband would love these! He loves the orange creamsicle flavor. I love the fresh clementine in them!

Michelle O link
5/18/2012 02:33:06 am

Jessica I was about to say THE EXACT SAME THING. Exactly. haha. These look incredible.

Jennie @themessybakerblog link
5/17/2012 11:49:00 pm

Girl, these cookies look delicious. I mean, creamsicle cookies- amazing! Your photos are beautiful.

The Mom Chef: Taking on Magazines One Recipe at a Time link
5/17/2012 11:49:23 pm

I can't stand chocolate so I get very, very excited when I see cookie recipes that don't include it! Heck, I printed this out before leaving this message. They're getting made today. What a treat for the family. I love, love, love creamsicles. Thank you husband for the inspiration and thank YOU for running with it!

KIm link
5/17/2012 11:50:33 pm

These look wonderful! I love the flavor combo. I'd love for you stop stop by our Weekend Potluck and link up a recipe or two. I enjoy following you! Have a great weekend!
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Cathy link
5/17/2012 11:59:27 pm

Oh, these look awesome! I love that flavor combination, too. I hadn't thought of making cookies out of it. :)

RavieNomNoms link
5/18/2012 01:12:53 am

That looks so good! I love anything creamsicle and especially when it is orange!! :-)

Julie @ Sugarfoot Eats link
5/18/2012 01:22:46 am

I love your 1st picture so much! I wish I could just magically have you take all of my blog pics. :)

steph link
5/18/2012 02:47:30 am

This is such a great idea!! Total spin on sandwich cookies!

Colleen, The Smart Cookie Cook link
5/18/2012 03:14:30 am

Whoa, talk about perfect summer delciousness! I am loving the creamsicle flavor of these sandwiches.

Lauren Grier link
5/18/2012 03:50:11 am

1. Love the pics! 2. This recipe is an 11/10 because I adore cookie sandwiches! Have a fantastic weekend!

Jessica | Oh Cake link
5/18/2012 12:25:48 pm

This is amazing! I love this idea! So refreshing for summer - there are so many great possibilities with orange. It's one of my favorite flavors for sweets.

Nichole@DulceDelicious link
5/18/2012 12:31:08 pm

These look delicious and sound even better! I love orange creamsicles but,I can only imagine that the flavor is even better in cookie form... what isn't?! Great recipe!

Kelsey @ K&K Test Kitchen link
5/19/2012 12:40:05 am

These sound amazingly good. Creamsicle is a childhood favorite of mine, but these definitely seem like a very grown-up treat!

Crystal @ A Lovin' Forkful link
5/19/2012 04:49:02 pm

These look really yummy. I especially like the idea of the white chocolate chips with the orange filling. Great recipe!

Emily @ Life on Food link
5/20/2012 05:26:53 am

I always used to get the creamsicle push pops when the ice cream truck came around. These looks great.

Sandra link
5/20/2012 10:28:43 am

Count me in with this one, it sounds yummy!

Callie B.
5/20/2012 01:45:48 pm

I made these cookies this afternoon. They are awesome! The cream really makes the cookie something special. And, the cookies are so light and crisp. Thanks so much for sharing.

She Makes and Bakes
5/22/2012 01:57:38 am

I'm so glad you liked them!

Debra Kapellakis
5/20/2012 11:48:55 pm

I don't have any kind of baking chips here but I will just chop up a white chocolate bar.

Elena-SweetLife link
5/21/2012 05:56:49 am

These look so good and orange flavour... yum!

Melissa Klotz link
5/21/2012 02:13:17 pm

I'm really not one for orange creamsicle flavors, but I love your photo and the cookies sound yummy!!

Jenn and Seth link
5/22/2012 05:57:32 am

these look delicious! awesome recipe!

Renee @ Tortillas and Honey link
5/22/2012 09:09:10 am

These look so lovely! I love orange creamsicles and these sound like the perfect summer cookie!

JD @ Trader Joes Recipes link
5/26/2012 10:23:32 am

can't wait to try! i love all things creamsicle, but never thought of having it as a cookie.

Claire link
5/28/2012 12:28:18 am

Awesome idea with the filling!

Kat
5/28/2012 03:57:57 am

Hi. Which beater do you use for buttercream? Whisk or flat? Is it supposed to be thick or bit runny?

Don't know if the weather have to do with it, since I just turned on AC and it is still humid in the house. Thanks

She Makes and Bakes
5/28/2012 08:29:44 am

I used the paddle. It should be thick enough to stay in your cookie but not super thick. You can add more powdered sugar to thicken it if you need.

Katherine
5/28/2012 08:48:04 am

I used paddle and it wasn't thick enough so I ended up using the whisk which it helped a bit. And the cookies were a big hit at the small party I just went to. Thanks so much!

Amy link
6/29/2012 09:02:17 am

Just made these and they were a smash! Thanks so much for sharing... I had a bunch of compliments on them so I've passed along your recipe to other inquiring minds. Yummmmm...

Tricia
7/12/2012 01:18:48 pm

Do these need to be refrigerated due to the filling?

She Makes and Bakes
7/13/2012 12:31:28 am

They'll be fine if you keep them on the counter and eat them within a few days. However, if your house is 86 degrees like mine is, you'll want to keep them in the fridge so that the filling doesn't melt!


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