Description
Indulge in the delightful flavor of Orange Creamsicle Cookies, where the refreshing taste of orange meets creamy sweetness. These soft and chewy cookies bring back memories of summer with every bite, filling your kitchen with an irresistible citrus aroma. Perfect for any occasion, they are bound to create smiles and evoke nostalgia among friends and family.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
- Zest of 1 large orange
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Beat in the egg, followed by vanilla extract, orange juice, and orange zest until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt; gradually mix into wet ingredients until just combined.
- If desired, fold in white chocolate chips.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
- Let cool on wire racks before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg