Description
Indulge in the delight of The Ultimate Bakery-Size Orange Scone Cookies, a perfect treat for any gathering. These oversized cookies feature a fluffy texture and zesty orange flavor that will brighten your day. With their delectable glaze and generous size, they evoke the charm of a bakery right in your home. Ideal for brunches, afternoon teas, or simply as a sweet snack, these cookies are sure to impress family and friends alike. Easy to make with simple instructions, they’re perfect for bakers of all skill levels. Enjoy them warm or store them for later; either way, they promise to be a hit!
Ingredients
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- ½ cup vegetable shortening
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 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
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 4 tablespoons orange juice
- 1 teaspoon orange extract
- orange zest from one large orange
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line two cookie sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together vegetable shortening, butter, cream cheese, orange zest, granulated sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and orange extract until light and fluffy.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and baking powder.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until fully combined.
- Divide dough into fourteen equal portions and place on lined sheets; refrigerate for 2½ hours.
- Bake cookies for about 14 minutes; gently flatten with a spoon and bake an additional 4 minutes.
- Cool on wire racks before glazing with a mixture of powdered sugar, orange juice, orange extract, and zest.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approximately 75g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg