Description
Soft, chewy cookies with a bright orange flavor and creamy vanilla undertones, reminiscent of the classic Creamsicle treat.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg, orange zest, orange juice, and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in white chocolate chips.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.