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Creamsicle Orange Cookies

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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

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  • 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

  1. 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.
  2. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  4. 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.
  5. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  6. Add the egg, vanilla extract, orange zest, and orange juice, and beat until well combined.
  7. 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.
  8. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  9. Fold in the orange gelatin powder and white chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. 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.
  13. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are just set and the centers are still slightly soft.
  14. 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.

Find it online: https://cosycookery.com/creamsicle-orange-cookies/