Description
Soft, chewy, and bursting with citrusy vanilla flavor, these Chewy Creamsicle Orange Cookies are a nostalgic twist on a classic dessert. Inspired by the iconic ice cream treat, they combine orange zest and vanilla for a sweet, sunny flavor.
Ingredients
- All-Purpose Flour: 2½ cups – Provides structure and a chewy base
- Baking Soda: ½ teaspoon – Helps the cookies rise just enough
- Salt: ½ teaspoon – Enhances all the flavors
- Unsalted Butter (softened): 1 cup – Adds richness and moisture
- Granulated Sugar: 1 cup – Sweetens and adds crispness to the edges
- Brown Sugar (light, packed): ½ cup – Deepens the flavor and keeps cookies moist
- Eggs: 2 large – Binds ingredients and adds richness
- Vanilla Extract: 2 teaspoons – Delivers that creamy flavor
- Orange Extract: 1 teaspoon – Adds concentrated citrus punch
- Fresh Orange Zest: 1 tablespoon – Brightens the entire cookie
- Optional: White Chocolate Chips: 1 cup – Adds creamy sweetness and texture
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine Ingredients: Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt in a bowl. In another bowl, cream butter with both sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, vanilla, orange extract, and zest.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet, then fold in white chocolate chips if using.
- Assemble the Dish: Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheet, spacing 2 inches apart.
- Cook to Perfection: Bake 10–12 minutes until edges are set and centers soft.
- Finishing Touches: Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.
- Serve and Enjoy: Enjoy warm or at room temperature for chewy texture and sweet citrus flavor.
Notes
- Don’t overbake—cookies will firm up as they cool.
- For stronger flavor, rest dough in the fridge overnight.
- Double the orange zest for extra brightness.
- Store with a slice of bread in the container to keep cookies soft.