Orange Cream Cheese Cookies

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Set aside.

Step 2

Beat the cream cheese, butter, sugar, and orange zest until fluffy.

Step 3

Mix in the egg. Scrape the sides of the bowl.

Step 4

In another bowl, sift together the salt, flour, and baking powder.

Step 5

Stir the flour mixture into the butter and sugar and mix until just combined.

Step 6

Drop the cookies in tablespoons on the baking sheets and bake 10-13 minutes, rotating the pans once halfway through baking. The cookies won't really change color, but you'll notice a very light golden tint around the bottom edge. You can also pick one up to check color.

Step 7

Remove from the oven and allow to rest on the pan 2 minutes before transferring to a rack set over parchment to cool.

Step 8

Once the cookies are cool, mix together the glaze ingredients in a small mixing bowl. Start with 2 tablespoons of water and add more as needed to create a smooth glaze. Dunk the tops of the cookies in one at a time, gently shake off the excess, then return the cookie to the cooling rack so the icing can set.

Step 9

Store in an airtight container at room temperature up to one week.