Description
These Creamsicle Orange Cookies are soft, chewy, and bursting with bright orange flavor paired with sweet vanilla. Inspired by the classic creamsicle popsicle, they’re the perfect citrus dessert for summer parties, holidays, or anytime you crave a fruity cookie twist.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon orange zest (from about 1 large orange)
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 1 1/2 cups white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugars: In a large bowl, beat softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add wet ingredients: Beat in egg, vanilla extract, orange zest, and orange juice until combined.
- Combine: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet, mixing until just incorporated. Fold in white chocolate chips.
- Scoop dough: Drop spoonfuls of dough (about 1.5 tbsp) onto prepared baking sheets, spaced 2 inches apart.
- Bake: Bake 10–12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden. Centers may look slightly soft — they’ll firm as they cool.
- Cool: Let cookies cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Notes
- For extra orange flavor, add 1/2 teaspoon orange extract.
- Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Dough can be chilled before baking to prevent spreading.
