Description
These Orange Creamsicle Cookies are a delightful treat that perfectly captures the nostalgic flavors of a classic creamsicle. The combination of bright citrus notes from fresh orange zest and juice, paired with sweet white chocolate chips, creates a soft and chewy cookie that is bursting with summery goodness.
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 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
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Additions:
- 1 1/2 cups white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, orange zest, orange juice, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until a soft dough forms. Fold in the white chocolate chips.
- Bake: Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are still soft.
- Cool and enjoy: Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking for thicker cookies.
- Add a splash of orange extract for even more citrus flavor.
- These cookies freeze well for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
