There’s something about orange creamsicle flavors that instantly feels like summer. The combination of bright, citrusy orange and sweet vanilla delivers the taste of warm afternoons, frozen treats, and sunshine-filled days in every bite. That nostalgic flavor is exactly what inspired these Orange Creamsicle Sugar Cookies—and today, I am sharing the recipe with you!
Before we get to the recipe, I have to tell you a little backstory about these cookies.
When I got married, my mother-in-law gave me a cookbook created by the young women of the Ivins, Utah, Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This cookbook is FILLED with treasured family recipes, and was compiled and sold as a fundraiser for girls’ camp. Over the years, I’ve made countless recipes from its pages, and these sugar cookies quickly rose to the top and have become a beloved family favorite.
I have no idea who Juliana is, other than knowing she submitted the original recipe. But Juliana, if you’re out there, thank you. An entire generation of my family has enjoyed your cookies, which have appeared at countless family gatherings, holidays, and celebrations. I hope the girls’ camp (2 decades ago) was a huge success—and a lot of fun!
Now back to the cookies!
For this version, I gave Juliana’s classic sugar cookies a summery twist with plenty of orange flavor and a hint of vanilla in the frosting to capture that nostalgic creamsicle flavor. The result is a soft, buttery cookie that’s bursting with bright citrus and just the right amount of sweetness.
Starting with store-bought frosting made this recipe incredibly easy, and a few simple additions transformed it into a creamy, dreamy creamsicle topping. The orange-vanilla combination tastes like summer in every bite, and no one will believe how effortless it was to make.
These cookies are guaranteed to be a hit at your next summer gathering, backyard barbecue, or pool party. Or, if you’re anything like me, you can make a batch, stay inside where the air conditioning is running, and avoid the blazing heat altogether. Southern Arizona girl here—I know a thing or two about surviving summer!
Whether you’re sharing them with a crowd or keeping them all to yourself, I have a feeling these Orange Creamsicle Sugar Cookies are going to become a new favorite. I can’t wait for you to try them.
The perfect summer cookie does exist! ?? These Orange Creamsicle Sugar Cookies combine bright orange and sweet vanilla for a nostalgic treat everyone will love.
Ingredients
- Cookies:
- 1 cup margarine
- 1 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 4 tbsp milk
- 3 eggs
- 4 cups flour
- 3 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Frosting:
- 1 container vanilla frosting
- 1 to 2 tsp orange flavoring or to taste add more
- 1 to 2 tsp red and yellow gel color to make the orange color
Instructions
- Cookies:
- Combine margarine, sugar, vanilla, milk, and eggs.
- Cream together.
- Sift flour, baking powder, and salt together and add cream to mixture.
- Make dough balls about 1/4 thickness.
- Bake at 350 for 10 to 12 minutes.
- For frosting:
- Mix all ingredients and stir well until the color and flavor is as desired.
- Frost once cookies are completely cooled.
Love,
Jen
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