Description
Delight in the refreshing and creamy flavors of Orange Creamsicle Cookies, featuring zesty orange zest and juice combined with sweet white chocolate chips. These soft, tender cookies offer a nostalgic twist on a classic summer treat, perfect for any citrus lover looking for a fruity dessert option.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar (packed)
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons orange zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Mix-Ins
- 1 1/2 cups white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheets: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, use a mixer to cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which helps create a tender cookie texture.
- Add Wet Flavorings: Beat in the egg, orange zest, fresh orange juice, and vanilla extract until all are fully incorporated, infusing the dough with bright citrus flavor and richness.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the flour, baking soda, and salt together to evenly distribute the leavening and seasoning throughout the mixture.
- Mix Dry with Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until a soft dough forms to avoid overworking the dough and keep cookies tender.
- Fold in White Chocolate Chips: Gently fold the white chocolate chips into the dough, ensuring they are evenly dispersed without breaking them up.
- Scoop Dough onto Baking Sheets: Use a spoon or cookie scoop to place rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing each about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers remain soft, ensuring moist chewy cookies.
- Cool Cookies: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes to firm up before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely for best texture.
Notes
- For thicker cookies, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking.
- Add a splash of orange extract for a more intense citrus flavor.
- These cookies freeze well for up to 2 months; thaw at room temperature before serving.
