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Orange Creamsicle Cookies Recipe

Orange Creamsicle Cookies Recipe
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These Orange Creamsicle Cookies offer a delightful twist on classic cookies, combining zesty fresh orange juice and zest with creamy white chocolate chips for a soft, flavorful treat reminiscent of a nostalgic creamsicle.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon fresh orange zest
  • ¼ cup fresh orange juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon orange extract (optional)

Mix-ins

  • 1 cup white chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt until well combined. Set aside for later use.
  3. Cream the Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter, vegetable oil, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until the mixture becomes light and fluffy. This step creates a soft and tender cookie texture.
  4. Add Wet Ingredients: Mix in the large egg, fresh orange zest, fresh orange juice, vanilla extract, and if using, the orange extract. Beat these ingredients until smooth and fully incorporated.
  5. Combine Dry and Wet Mixtures: Gradually add the whisked dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently just until combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the cookies tender rather than dense.
  6. Fold in White Chocolate Chips: Gently stir the white chocolate chips into the dough ensuring even distribution throughout.
  7. Scoop the Cookie Dough: Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing each about 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading.
  8. Bake the Cookies: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges just begin to turn light golden brown. The centers may still look slightly undercooked but will set as they cool.
  9. Cool and Serve: Allow the cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes after baking, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy warm or store in an airtight container to keep fresh.

Notes

  • For a more intense orange flavor, add the optional ½ teaspoon orange extract.
  • Make sure not to overmix the dough after adding flour to maintain cookie softness.
  • You can substitute white chocolate chips with orange-flavored chips or chopped white chocolate if preferred.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
  • Allow cookies to cool fully on a wire rack to maintain crisp edges and soft center texture.

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Keywords: orange creamsicle cookies, white chocolate chip cookies, orange zest cookies, soft cookies, homemade cookies

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