Creamsicle Orange Cookies

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon orange zest (from about 1 medium orange)
• 1 teaspoon orange extract

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
3. In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
4. In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the softened butter, cream cheese, and granulated sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 3–4 minutes.
5. Mix in the egg, vanilla extract, orange zest, and orange extract until well combined.
6. Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
7. Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
8. Place the baking sheets in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers remain soft.
9. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.

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