Orange Cookies

These orange cookies are infused with fresh orange juice and zest and topped with a simple frosting. They’re so soft, tender, and brightly flavored (and there’s no chilling required!).

Ingredients:

• 1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter softened
• 1 ⅓ cups (267 g) granulated sugar
• 1 Tablespoon orange zest
• 2 large egg yolks
• 3 Tablespoons orange juice
• 3 ⅓ cups (416 g) all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ¾ teaspoon salt

• 4 oz (113 g) cream cheese softened
• 4 Tablespoons (56 g) butter salted or unsalted softened
• 3 cups (375 g) powdered sugar
• 2 Tablespoons orange juice
• 2 teaspoons orange zest plus additional for topping, if desired