Description
Indulge in the sweet nostalgia of summer with these irresistible Orange Creamsicle Cookies! Bursting with vibrant orange flavor thanks to fresh zest and creamy white chocolate chunks, these delightful cookies are perfect for any occasion—be it a family celebration, picnic, or a simple treat at home. Their soft and chewy texture will make you feel like a kid again, while their refreshing taste appeals to both children and adults alike. Easy to whip up, this recipe allows you to create delicious cookies that transport you back to warm sunny days with every bite.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 teaspoons EZ Gel (or 2 teaspoons cornstarch)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons orange zest
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (firmly packed)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon orange extract (optional)
- 2 cups white chocolate chunks
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Chop white chocolate into chunks and set aside.
- In a bowl, combine flour, EZ Gel (or cornstarch), baking soda, and salt; mix well.
- In a separate small bowl, rub together orange zest and granulated sugar until fragrant.
- In a large bowl, cream softened butter, shortening, and sugars until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and optional orange extract until smooth.
- Gradually add the flour mixture until just combined.
- Gently fold in the white chocolate chunks.
- Drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto ungreased baking sheets without flattening them.
- Bake for about 10 minutes or until golden brown around the edges.
- Allow cooling on baking sheets before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg