Description
Orange Creamsicle Cookies are a delightful fusion of sweet and zesty orange flavors intertwined with creamy white chocolate. These soft, chewy treats evoke a sense of nostalgia and sunshine, making them perfect for any occasion—be it parties, potlucks, or simply enjoying with your favorite drink. With just a handful of ingredients and simple steps, you can create these irresistible cookies that will surely impress family and friends.
Ingredients
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- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon fresh orange zest
- ¼ cup fresh orange juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon orange extract (optional)
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream butter, vegetable oil, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, orange zest, orange juice, vanilla extract, and optional orange extract; mix until smooth.
- Gradually incorporate the dry mixture into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in white chocolate chips evenly.
- Use a cookie scoop to place dough balls on the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until edges are lightly golden; let cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: For best flavor, use fresh orange juice and zest. Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to enhance texture. Experiment with flavors by adding nuts or different extracts.