Description
Delight in these zesty Creamsicle Orange Cookies featuring a perfect blend of fresh orange zest, tangy orange juice, and sweet white chocolate chips. These soft, flavorful cookies offer a bright citrus twist complemented by a creamy sweetness, ideal for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon orange zest (from about 1 large orange)
- 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice
Add-ins
- 1 1/2 cups white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Set this mixture aside while you prepare the wet ingredients.
- Cream the Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar using an electric mixer until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, which should take about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the large egg and vanilla extract thoroughly until the batter is smooth and well combined.
- Add the Orange Flavor: Incorporate the orange zest and fresh orange juice into the wet mixture, ensuring even distribution to infuse the dough with bright citrus flavor.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined to avoid overworking the dough and producing tough cookies.
- Fold in White Chocolate Chips: Gently fold the white chocolate chips into the cookie dough for sweet, creamy bursts in every bite.
- Shape the Cookies: Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, form balls of dough and place them onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them 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 and the centers appear set but still soft.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes to firm up before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, ensuring the perfect texture.
Notes
- Make sure your butter is softened, not melted, for the best creamy texture in the cookies.
- Using fresh orange zest and juice greatly enhances the citrus flavor over artificial extracts.
- If you prefer a more intense orange flavor, add an additional teaspoon of orange zest.
- Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- For a festive touch, drizzle melted white chocolate over cooled cookies before serving.
