Description
Delight in the nostalgic flavors of summer with these Creamsicle Orange Cookies. Bursting with fresh orange zest and a soft, chewy texture, each bite transports you back to sunny days spent enjoying sweet treats. Perfect for any gathering, these cookies are easy to make and guaranteed to bring smiles to faces young and old. Enjoy them at a backyard barbecue or as an afternoon snack with lemonade!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- Zest of 1 large orange
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup white chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In another bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by orange zest and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in white chocolate chips if using.
- Scoop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet spaced two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers are soft.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg