Orange Creamsicle Cookies
Delightful cookies combining orange flavor with creamy white chocolate, reminiscent of a classic frozen treat.
Ingredients
Cookie Base
- 1 cup butter, softened Use room temperature butter for best results.
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour Can use gluten-free all-purpose flour.
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Flavoring
- 1 tablespoon orange zest Freshly grated is best.
- ½ cup orange juice Freshly squeezed is preferred.
Add-ins
- 1 cup white chocolate chips Can substitute dark or semi-sweet.
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather all ingredients and measure them out.
- Let butter sit at room temperature until softened.
Mixing the Dough
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a large bowl until smooth and creamy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and orange zest.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just incorporated.
- Slowly mix in the orange juice until dough is moistened.
- Fold in the white chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
Baking
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly browned and centers look set.
- Remove from oven and let cool on baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. Freeze cookies by layering them on a baking sheet, then transfer to a container.