The Ultimate Bakery-Size Orange Scone Cookies
The Ultimate Bakery-Size Orange Scone Cookies are a delightful combination of rich orange flavor and tender texture, making them an irresistible treat for any occasion. Perfect for brunch, tea parties, or simply as an afternoon snack, these oversized cookies pack a punch of citrus sweetness with every bite. The addition of a luscious orange glaze elevates them to bakery-quality perfection that will impress family and friends alike. Easy to prepare, this recipe is ideal for novice bakers and seasoned pros who want to brighten up their dessert table.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 48 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 14 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- ½ cup vegetable shortening
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 3 ounces cream cheese
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- Zest from 1 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 another large orange
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line two cookie sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together vegetable shortening, unsalted butter, cream cheese, orange zest, and granulated sugar until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla/orange extracts; mix until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and baking powder. Gradually combine with wet ingredients until fully blended.
- Divide dough into 14 equal balls (about 3.6 ounces each) and place on prepared sheets. Refrigerate for at least 2½ hours.
- Bake for about 14 minutes; gently flatten cookies with a wooden spoon and bake an additional 4 minutes until lightly golden.
- Cool completely on a wire rack before glazing.
- Whisk together powdered sugar, orange juice, zest for the glaze; dip cooled cookies in the glaze.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 207
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 138mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 26mg