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White Chocolate Creamsicle Orange Cookies Recipe

White Chocolate Creamsicle Orange Cookies Recipe

Description

Welcome, cookie lovers! If you’re a fan of citrusy sweets with a creamy twist, you’re in for a treat. Today, we’re baking Creamsicle Orange Cookies—a delightful blend of tangy orange and smooth white chocolate. These cookies are not only bursting with flavor but also have that nostalgic creamsicle vibe that takes you right back to childhood summers. Let’s get baking!

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon orange extract
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • ½ cup white chocolate chips
  • ½ cup orange preserves or jam

These ingredients combine perfectly to create the ultimate soft and flavorful cookie. Plus, if you have dietary restrictions, you can swap the butter for a plant-based alternative and use gluten-free flour to ensure everyone can enjoy these cookies!

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. This ensures that the dry ingredients are evenly distributed.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until light and fluffy. This should take about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, orange extract, and orange zest until well combined. The orange zest adds a burst of fresh citrus flavor.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  6. Fold in the white chocolate chips to give the cookies a creamy texture.
  7. Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
  8. Using the back of a spoon, make a small indentation in the center of each cookie and fill with a small amount of orange preserves.
  9. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are slightly golden.
  10. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Equipment

Notes

  • Make sure your butter is at room temperature. This helps create that light, fluffy texture when creaming it with sugar.
  • If you prefer a stronger orange flavor, feel free to add more orange zest or even a splash more of orange extract.
  • For perfectly shaped cookies, use a cookie scoop to ensure uniformity.

Find it online: https://optimalrecipes.com/white-chocolate-creamsicle-orange-cookies-recipe/