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Creamsicle Orange Cookies

Creamsicle Orange Cookies
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Creamsicle Orange Cookies combine the bright zest of fresh orange with creamy, buttery sweetness and white chocolate chips to create soft, chewy cookies with a slight crisp on the edges. These cookies are easy to make with simple pantry ingredients and deliver a nostalgic creamsicle flavor perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend for gluten-free version)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients and Flavorings

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened (or coconut oil for vegan/dairy-free version)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 large egg (or flaxseed egg for vegan)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon orange extract (optional)
  • Zest of 2 fresh oranges

Add-ins

  • 1 cup white chocolate chips (use dairy-free/vegan alternative if needed)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Ingredients: Gather all ingredients. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Zest the fresh oranges, measure sugars, and soften the butter at room temperature.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt for even distribution and uniform cookie texture.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugars: Using a mixer, beat softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until light, fluffy, and pale in color, about 3-4 minutes. This creates air pockets for tender cookies.
  4. Add Wet Ingredients and Flavorings: Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and orange extract (if using). Stir in the fresh orange zest for a citrusy aroma throughout the dough.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually blend the flour mixture into the wet ingredients. Mix just until combined to avoid tough cookies.
  6. Fold in White Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the white chocolate chips to evenly distribute creamy sweetness.
  7. Scoop and Bake: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet spaced about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
  8. Cool and Enjoy: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to set and maintain chewiness.

Notes

  • Use fresh orange zest for the best citrus flavor as pre-packaged zest loses potency.
  • Do not overmix the dough to keep cookies soft and tender.
  • Use room temperature butter for better creaming and texture.
  • Optionally chill the dough for 30 minutes to control spreading during baking.
  • Remove cookies when edges are set but centers still look soft for optimal chewiness.

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Keywords: Creamsicle, Orange Cookies, Citrus Cookies, Soft Cookies, Chewy Cookies, White Chocolate, Summer Dessert, Gluten-Free Option, Vegan Option

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