Description
Creamsicle Orange Cookies bring pure sunshine right to your cookie plate with zesty orange flavor and sweet vanilla undertones that dance together perfectly. Freshly baked and simple to prepare, these cookies deliver a nostalgic treat reminiscent of classic summer ice cream memories.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1.5 cups (190g) all-purpose flour
- 0.75 cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 0.75 cup (130g) white chocolate chips
Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
Final Ingredients:
- 0.25 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Heat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Cover a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cookie removal.
- Mix 12 cup (113g) softened butter with 34 cup (150g) sugar using an electric mixer for 2-3 minutes until the mixture becomes pale and airy.
- Crack 1 large egg into the butter mixture. Pour in 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice, 1 tablespoon orange zest, and 12 teaspoon vanilla extract. Blend until completely smooth.
- In a separate bowl, sift together 112 cups (190g) flour, 14 teaspoon baking soda, 14 teaspoon baking powder, and 14 teaspoon salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, stirring gently until a soft dough forms.
- If desired, fold 34 cup (130g) white chocolate chips into your dough for extra creamsicle flavor.
- Scoop dough into tablespoon-sized balls, spacing them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until cookie edges turn light golden and centers remain soft.
- Let cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to set, then transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling.
Notes
- Zest your orange before juicing to maximize flavor extraction and minimize mess.
- Use room temperature butter and egg for smoother, more evenly mixed dough that creates softer cookies.
- Avoid overmixing the dough after adding dry ingredients, as this can make cookies tough and dense.
- For a dairy-free version, swap butter with coconut oil and use dairy-free white chocolate chips.
- Prep Time: 28 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 193
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 88 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg