Description
These Orange Creamsicle Cookies are a delightful citrus twist on the classic chocolate chip cookie. Bursting with fresh orange flavor and creamy white chocolate chips, these cookies are perfect for a sweet summer treat.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Additions:
- 1 1/2 cups white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, beat the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and creamy. Add the egg, orange zest, orange juice, and vanilla extract, and mix until smooth.
- Combine and Bake: Gradually stir in the dry ingredients until just combined, then fold in the white chocolate chips. Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are set.
- Cool and Enjoy: Cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For extra citrus flavor, add a few drops of orange extract.
- These cookies freeze well and are perfect for spring and summer treats.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
