Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of summer with these Creamsicle Orange Cookies. Soft and chewy, each cookie bursts with the refreshing flavors of sweet orange and creamy vanilla, transporting you to sun-soaked days. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies are not only easy to bake but also visually stunning, making them a hit at parties or a cherished snack for yourself.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 medium orange
- ¼ cup fresh orange juice
- ½ cup white chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in vanilla extract, orange zest, and juice.
- Gradually mix in flour, baking soda, and salt until just combined; do not overmix.
- Optionally fold in white chocolate chips.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
- Allow cookies to 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
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg