Creamsicle Orange Cookies Recipe
Soft and chewy Creamsicle Orange Cookies are bursting with fresh citrus flavor and creamy white chocolate chips, making them a delightful dessert perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- - 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- - 1/2 teaspoon salt
- - 3/4 cup unsalted butter softened
- - 1 cup granulated sugar
- - 1/2 cup light brown sugar packed
- - 2 large eggs
- - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- - 1 tablespoon orange zest
- - 2 tablespoons orange juice freshly squeezed
- - 1 cup white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, use a hand or stand mixer to cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
- Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract, orange zest, and orange juice.
- Combine Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix. Fold in the white chocolate chips.
- Shape the Cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake: Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers will still look slightly underbaked but will set as they cool.
- Cool and Serve: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy!
Notes
- For extra orange flavor, you can add a few drops of orange extract to the dough.
- These cookies freeze well! Store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- Substitute milk or dark chocolate chips for white chocolate if preferred.