Orange Sandwich Cookies Recipe

Name: Orange Sandwich Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 4 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar; 1/2 cup thawed orange juice concentrate; 4 teaspoons grated orange zest; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 10 drops yellow plus 2 drops red food coloring; Additional confectioners' sugar; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 4 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cups confectioners' sugar; 1 tablespoon orange juice concentrate; 1/8 teaspoon grated orange zest

Servings: persons

1 cup butter, softened
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup thawed orange juice concentrate
4 teaspoons grated orange zest
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
10 drops yellow plus 2 drops red food coloring
Additional confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon orange juice concentrate
1/8 teaspoon grated orange zest

1
In a large bowl, cream butter and cream cheese until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar. Beat in the orange juice concentrate, zest and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in food coloring. (Dough will be soft.)
2
Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 3 in. apart onto ungreased
3
. Flatten slightly with a glass dipped in confectioners' sugar.
4
Bake at 400u00b0 for 6-9 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.
5
For filling, in a small bowl, cream the butter, cream cheese and vanilla until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar. Add orange juice concentrate and zest.
6
Spread filling on the bottoms of half of the cookies; top with remaining cookies. Store in the refrigerator.

1491

kcal

Calories

Fat

171

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter, softened, 4 ounces cream cheese, softened, 1-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar, 1/2 cup thawed orange juice concentrate, and more.

Yes, Orange Sandwich Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Orange Sandwich Cookies

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