Description
These Creamsicle Orange Cookies capture the nostalgic flavors of an orange creamsicle with a perfect blend of tangy orange and creamy vanilla. Soft, chewy, and studded with white chocolate chips, they’re an ideal treat for any season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 3/4 cupsall-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoonbaking soda
- 1/2 teaspoonsalt
- 1 cupunsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cupgranulated sugar
- 1/2 cupbrown sugar
- 1large egg
- 1 teaspoonvanilla extract
- 2 tablespoonsorange zest(from about1–2oranges)
- 1 tablespoonfresh orange juice
- 1small box (3 oz) orange-flavored gelatin (Jello)
- 1 cupwhite chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough:Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugars:In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.Add the egg, vanilla extract, orange zest, and orange juice, and beat until well combined.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, orange zest, and orange juice, and beat until well combined.
- Add Dry Ingredients:Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.Fold in the orange gelatin powder and white chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Fold in the orange gelatin powder and white chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Shape the Cookies:Scoop about 1 1/2 tablespoons of dough per cookie and roll into balls. Place each ball onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
- Scoop about 1 1/2 tablespoons of dough per cookie and roll into balls. Place each ball onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
- Bake:Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are just set and the centers are still slightly soft.Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are just set and the centers are still slightly soft.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For Extra Flavor: Add a few drops of orange extract for a more intense orange flavor.
Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. You can also freeze the cookies for up to 2 months; thaw at room temperature before serving.