Orange Float Cookies Recipe

Escape to sunshine with these dreamy Orange Float Cookies! These melt-in-your-mouth shortbread cookies are filled with a vibrant, creamy orange filling – the perfect refreshing treat for any occasion. Easy to make and bursting with citrusy flavor, these cookies are sure to become a new favorite.

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 18 mins

Calories 121.3 kcal

Protein 2g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Orange Float Cookies

2 cups all-purpose flour
Heavy Cream
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
1 teaspoon orange extract
Orange Food Coloring
¼ cup powdered sugar (plus more for dusting and filling, as needed)

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How to Make Orange Float Cookies

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened butter and ½ cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Gradually add 2 cups all-purpose flour, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
Stir in 1 teaspoon orange extract and 2 tablespoons heavy cream until the dough comes together.
Lightly dust a clean surface with powdered sugar. Roll out the dough to ⅛ inch thickness.
Use a 1 ½ to 2-inch cookie cutter to cut out the cookies.
Place cookies onto ungreased baking sheets.
Bake for 8-9 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
Let cookies cool completely on a wire rack.
**For the filling:** In a medium bowl, beat together 4 ounces cream cheese (softened), ¼ cup powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon orange zest, and 1 tablespoon orange juice until smooth and creamy. Add more powdered sugar or cream as needed to reach desired consistency.
Spread a generous amount of filling onto the bottom of half of the cooled cookies. Top with remaining cookies to create sandwiches.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

14g

Fat

24g

Carbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Orange Float Cookies?

Orange Float Cookies takes about 38 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 18 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Orange Float Cookies?

Orange Float Cookies has approximately 121.3 calories per serving, with about 2 g protein, 3 g carbohydrates and 11 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Orange Float Cookies?

The key ingredients for Orange Float Cookies are Flour, Heavy Cream, Butter, Orange Extract, Orange Food Coloring, Powdered Sugar. See the full list with measurements above.