Description
Indulge in The Ultimate Bakery-Size Orange Scone Cookies, a delightful blend of sweet citrus flavors and soft, chewy textures. These oversized cookies, featuring a zesty orange glaze, are perfect for any occasion—be it brunch, dessert, or an afternoon snack. Easy to make with just a handful of ingredients, these treats will impress your family and friends while satisfying your sweet tooth. With their beautiful presentation and rich taste, they are sure to become a favorite in your baking repertoire.
Ingredients
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- ½ cup vegetable shortening
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 3 ounces cream cheese
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- Zest from one large orange
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons orange extract
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 4 tablespoons orange juice
- Zest from one large orange
- 1 teaspoon orange extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line two cookie sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together shortening, butter, cream cheese, orange zest, granulated sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and orange extract until fluffy.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and baking powder. Gradually add to the wet mixture until combined.
- Divide dough into 14 balls (approximately 3.6 ounces each) and place on prepared sheets. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Bake for about 14 minutes until golden brown; press down gently with a spoon halfway through baking.
- Cool completely on wire racks before glazing.
- To prepare the glaze: whisk powdered sugar with orange juice and zest until smooth; dip cooled cookies in glaze.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approx. 100g)
- Calories: 389
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 154mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: <0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 33mg