Description
Soft, zesty, and irresistibly creamy Orange Creamsicle Cookies bursting with fresh citrus flavor. Perfect for sharing or enjoying with family and friends on cozy afternoons.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Zest of 2 medium oranges
- 1 tbsp freshly squeezed orange juice
- ½ cup white chocolate chips (optional)
- ½ cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs, vanilla, orange zest, and orange juice.
- Mix in dry ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in white chocolate chips if desired.
- Chill dough for 30 minutes.
- Scoop dough, roll in powdered sugar, and place on baking sheets.
- Bake 10–12 minutes until edges are set.
- Cool 5 minutes on sheet, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
- Use fresh orange zest for maximum flavor.
- Chill dough to prevent spreading.
- Store in airtight container up to 5 days.
- Freeze dough for up to 3 months; bake directly from frozen.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg