Do you think a cookie can be “refreshing”? I never thought so…until one bite of these little do-dads told me otherwise. They’re not only flavorful, there is a refreshing burst of bright orange flavor. The flavor lingers. Not in a bad, eww kind of way. But in a “more please” kind of way. The proof is in the mysterious disappearing cookie drama unfolding in our home. Poof…a dozen gone. Sha-bang…6 more disappear. These were going to go with Glenn to the office. Sorry guys…maybe next time. 😛 I am bringing the remaining cookies to this week’s Fiesta Friday [shh…don’t tell Glenn]. I’m heading over to the Novice Gardener’s now to see what’s happening.
If you haven’t made it to a Fiesta Friday yet…this should be your week! We always have a great time munching and mingling. Hard to believe this is already week #14. So take a few minutes and stop on by. This week’s party is being co-hosted by Saucy of SaucyGander and Johnny of Kitschnflavours and Flours n Dainty Buns.
In typically Nancy fashion, I over baked the last batch. Not slightly browned…but very brown. Oops! I don’t know why I continue to get distracted with the last tray. Maybe I should learn my lesson and use a timer! A tough lesson to learn with these little sweets, as 20 cookies went in the garbage. If you don’t burn any, the recipe yields 3 dozen sandwiches.
While making and baking the cookie portion of these sandwiches, I had a knock-knock joke stuck in my head. A stupid, childhood memory of a knock-knock joke. If you don’t mind, humor me…while I, ahem, humor you….
Me: Knock-knock. You: Who’s there? Me: Banana. You: Banana who? Me: Banana, banana.
Me: Knock-knock. You: Who’s there? Me: Banana. You: Banana who? Me: Banana, banana.
Me: Knock-knock. You: WHO’S THERE? Me: Orange. You: ??? Orange who? Me: Orange you glad I didn’t say banana?
…. Yes, cheezy I know. 😉
Orange Sandwich Cookies
Ingredients:
16 Tablespoons [2 sticks] unsalted butter, room temperature
1 cup powdered sugar
1 Tablespoon finely grated orange zest
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups all-purpose flour [spooned and leveled], plus more for rolling
Creamy Orange Filling
Directions:
In a large bowl using an electric mixer on high speed, beat butter, powdered sugar, orange zest, and salt until combined. With mixer on low, gradually add flour [dough will be stiff]; finish mixing with a rubber spatula or wooden spoon.
Turn dough out onto a piece of plastic wrap, pat into a disk about 1/2 inch thick. Wrap, and chill until firm, about 1 hour [or up to 3 days].
Preheat oven to 350ºF. Unwrap dough; place on a lightly floured surface. With a lightly floured rolling pin, roll dough about 1/8 inch thick [if dough cracks, let it warm up slightly].
Cut out cookies with a 1½-inch round cutter [re-roll scraps once, chilling if too soft]. Place 1 inch apart on baking sheets. Bake until barely beginning to brown, 15 to 20 minutes; transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Form the sandwiches: Place about 1 teaspoon Creamy Orange Filling between two completely cooled cookies; squeeze gently.
Creamy Orange Filling:
Ingredients:
4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
1 Tablespoon finely grated orange zest
1 Tablespoon freshly squeezed orange juice
1½-2 cups powdered sugar
Directions:
In a small bowl, mix cream cheese, orange zest and orange juice until smooth. Gradually add 1 cup powdered sugar, mixing until smooth. Mix in remaining sugar as necessary to create a firm but spreadable filling.
Recipe adapted from Martha Stewart.
Thank you Nancy for sharing this easy recipe. They look very light and just refreshin’ 🙂
You’re very welcome! I really loved the spark of flavor the orange zest and juice provided. 🙂
Nancy…I can only imagine how delicious and extremely refreshing these cookies are…can you parcel me a pack? X
Thanks, Dimple! They should be there by Monday. 😉
Mwah x
I have to admit, that normally I’d turn my nose up at fruit flavored cookies..I’m more of a cocoa kind of girl… kind of like Cocoa Pebbles vs Fruity Pebbles… the cocoa always wins!! . But, my friend, you have me wanting to try these big time! They look so delicious…they sound so delicious… I have a feeling that my daughter Jess would love them too. Printing this recipe as I’m typing too!! 🙂 xx
I’m so with you on the chocolate thing! This was my attempt to break out of my chocolate love affair…and it worked…if only for a few days…until a delicious chocolate donut jumped into my cart while shopping. 😉 They are a yummy change of pace though!
These cookies are right up my alley. The creamy orange filling sounds absolutely perfect!
Thank you, Alex! I was very happy with the results.
They look so good! I could eat that orange filling on it’s own! 🙂 Yum!
Thank you! I’ll admit it..I licked the mixing bowl clean. 😛
ha ha I completely understand! 🙂
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Very interesting…
Thanks for stopping by.
I always love fruity flavors on desserts or snacks. While I do love chocolates, it’s nice to have those fruity flavor on cookies. They look so yummy! 🙂
I agree! While I will choose chocolate, at least 8/10 times, these orangey cookies were a delightful change of pace. 🙂
These sound very much like sablé. Hmm, shortbread! Actually, when I was writing my post I’d completely forgotten about one of my favourite biscuits – plain ol’ shortbread. Haven’t had any in years. Oh, apart from when I made sablé last summer. Ahem, forgot about those. Isn’t it funny how things like this disappear?!
I never, ever bake without setting the timer. And even then sometimes I don’t hear it. Most times, yes. Daren’t bake without using it. I use it even to boil water, as I don’t bother to use my kettle – for one it’s not worth the hassle as I usually drink coffee.
And I needed to hear your knock-knock with a Brooklyn accent, for some reason. Huh, why’s Brooklyn underlined in red?!
Oh, and thanks for the links!
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Old favorites seem to be replaced with new favorites somehow through the years. Isn’t it funny how one simple post can trigger memories of past loves? As in food of course!
Let’s say lesson learned with the timer…at least for now. I did use it today for baking muffins. And guess what? They didn’t burn! Amazing invention that timer!
Brooklyn accent, lol, maybe it would make it funnier! One of these days I’ll do a post using all of WordPress “corrections”. It amazes me the words it doesn’t recognize.
Wonderful having you and Saucy on hosting duties this week at FF. Such fun you both inspire!
I love the flavor of oranges and I love cookies and I can’t wait to convince hubby try these.
I hope you’re successful in convincing…they’ll be worth it!
looks we were both into that orange thing these days, Nancy! Delicious!
Hahhah, I thought the same thing when I saw your walnut ricotta tart! Thanks for stopping by, Sabine. 🙂
You have a plate of these at my home & they wont last 5 minutes 😉 Yummy!!
That’s the problem with the “good” stuff…it doesn’t last long!
Never put this sweet Orange Butter Cookies next to me Nancy, I can eat the full plate in 5 minutes 😀 Have great weekend!
I’ll put it just out of reach! 😉
He only thinks desserts come in twins anyway. He’ll never know.
So true!
Knock, knock!
Who’s there? Police!
Police who? Police hurry already and open the door! I wanna grab those cookies!
LOL. 😀
(I do believe I’m still cornier than you!)
I love most any type of cookies! These definitely look like the “I can’t eat just one type of cookies” and I want one now! 🙂 Excuse me, I can’t talk because my mouth is full 😉
Hahhah…at least three are necessary to satisfy…they’re small, go ahead!
“eating” 😉
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Oh yum – these look soooo delicious Nancy! I know they would disappear equally as quick in our house!
Thanks! I’ve come to the conclusion I must make them again. 🙂
Cookie sandwiches make me extra happy because I love cream fillings. These look soo good, Nancy!
Thank you, Patty! The cream filling is so good, the cookie part isn’t even necessary. 😉
I bet! 😉
Creamy orange filling sounds really good! You can’t go wrong with cream cheese, orange zest and orange juice! Yum!
My thoughts exactly, thanks!
Hmmmm, Nancy! I think I know why these keep mysteriously disappearing! 😉 Wow – they look sooo yummy!
Hahhah, they are extremely addictive! Consider this my official “caution”. 😉