Our family enjoys baking special goodies for family, friends and neighbors.  The Orange Dreamsicle Cookies are from The Ultimate Cookie Kit by Scholastic.  It is a great cookbook for kids and comes with a rolling pin, wooden spoon, measuring spoons, cookie cutters, frosting bag, and tips.  If you like orange creamsicles you’ll enjoy these cookies.

Orange Dreamsicle Cookies

• 1/2 cup Orange Flavored Powdered Drink Mix
• 3/4 cup White Sugar
• 1 1/2 cups Vanilla Baking Chips
• 1 3/4 cups All-Purpose Flour
• 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
• 1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder
• 1/2 cup Butter
• 1 Egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

1.  Preheat oven to 350° F.

2.  Combine all the dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl.  In a separate bowl, mix the butter, egg, and vanilla.  Pour into the dry ingredients and blend completely.

3.  Roll heaping tablespoons into balls.  Place 2 inches a part on a lightly greased cookie sheet.

4.  Bake the cookies for 12 to 14 minutes or until tops are very lightly browned.  Cool for 5 minutes on the cookie sheet then remove to a wire rack to cool completely.

Makes about 24 cookies.