Fruit Loop Cookies and Orange Icing
Brighten up your baking with these playful Fruit Loop Cookies topped with a tangy Orange Icing—a treat that's as fun as it is flavorful! These soft, buttery cookies are loaded with crushed Fruit Loops cereal, adding a delightful crunch and a burst of fruity sweetness to every bite. The homemade orange icing, infused with freshly squeezed juice and zesty orange peel, creates the perfect citrusy complement, making these cookies irresistibly vibrant and refreshing. With just 20 minutes of prep time and a quick bake, this recipe is ideal for creating whimsical, eye-catching desserts that are perfect for parties, bake sales, or a colorful twist on your cookie game. Indulge your inner child and serve up these unique cookies that are sure to impress kids and adults alike!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened
- 0.75 cups granulated sugar
- 1 unit large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1.25 cups Fruit Loops cereal (crushed)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1.5 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
- 1 teaspoon milk (optional, for thinning icing)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, use a hand or stand mixer to beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture and beat until fully incorporated.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix on low speed until just combined.
Gently fold in the crushed Fruit Loops cereal, ensuring the cereal is evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Do not overbake.
Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
To make the orange icing, whisk together the powdered sugar, freshly squeezed orange juice, and grated orange zest in a small bowl. If you prefer a thinner consistency, add milk 1 teaspoon at a time until you reach your desired texture.
Once the cookies are completely cool, drizzle the orange icing over the tops of the cookies using a spoon or piping bag. Let the icing set for at least 20 minutes before serving.
Serve and enjoy the colorful, citrusy goodness of your Fruit Loop Cookies with Orange Icing!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
118 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 4.3 g | 5% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.5 g | 13% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 18 mg | 6% | |
| Sodium | 74 mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 18.7 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.0 g | ||
| Protein | 1.2 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 10 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 18 mg | 0% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
