White Chocolate Creamsicle Orange Cookies
Ingredients
– 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
– ½ teaspoon baking soda
– ¼ teaspoon salt
– ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
– ½ cup granulated sugar
– ¼ cup light brown sugar, packed
– 1 large egg
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– ½ teaspoon orange extract
– 1 tablespoon orange zest
– ½ cup white chocolate chips
– ½ cup orange preserves or jam
Instructions
1. Preheat the Oven:
– Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Mix the Dry Ingredients:
– In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Cream the Butter and Sugars:
– In a separate bowl, use a mixer to cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add the Wet Ingredients:
– Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, orange extract, and orange zest until well combined.
5. Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures:
– Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until fully combined.
6. Add the White Chocolate Chips:
– Gently fold in the white chocolate chips.
7. Shape the Cookies:
– Scoop the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
– Use the back of a spoon or your thumb to create small indentations in the center of each cookie.
– Fill each indentation with a small amount of orange preserves or jam.
8. Bake:
– Bake the cookies for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the centers are set.
9. Cool:
– Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy these citrusy, creamy treats with a burst of orange flavor!