The Ultimate Bakery-Size Orange Scone Cookies
Indulge in the delightful blend of flavors with The Ultimate Bakery-Size Orange Scone Cookies. These soft, chewy cookies marry the best qualities of traditional scones and cookies, delivering a rich buttery taste paired with zesty orange notes. Perfect for brunches, afternoon snacks, or as a sweet treat after dinner, these impressive bakery-sized cookies are sure to impress anyone who tries them. With an easy-to-follow recipe and customizable options to include your favorite mix-ins, these cookies are not just delicious but also versatile. Enjoy them fresh out of the oven or share them with friends for a delightful experience.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 48 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 14 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 4 tablespoons orange juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line two cookie sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine shortening, butter, cream cheese, orange zest, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and orange extract until light and fluffy.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and baking powder.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Divide dough into 14 equal balls (approximately 3.6 ounces each) and place on lined cookie sheets. Chill in the refrigerator for 2½ hours.
- Bake for about 14 minutes; gently press down each cookie with a wooden spoon for a flat surface and bake for another 4 minutes.
- Cool completely on a wire rack before glazing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg