Orange Creamsicle Cookies
These orange creamsicle cookies are soft and sweet with bright orange flavor, white chocolate chips and a simple orange glaze. They taste just like the classic frozen treat in cookie form.
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups (340g) all purpose flour
- ¾ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter , softened
- ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (120g) brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon orange extract
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 Tablespoons orange zest (the zest of about 2 oranges)
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
Orange Glaze
- 1 /2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 Tablespoon salted butter , melted
- 1 ½ Tablespoons orange juice
- 1 Tablespoon orange zest
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare: Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together 2 1/2 cups flour, 3/4 teaspoon baking soda and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, add 1 cup butter, 1/2 cup sugar and 1/2 cup brown sugar. Cream for 2-3 minutes using a hand mixer, until light and fluffy. Add 1 egg, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla and 1 teaspoon orange extract. Beat until smooth.
- Add dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Don't over mix. Fold in 2 Tablespoons orange zest and 1 cup white chocolate chips.
- Using medium cookie scoop or a heaping tablespoon, drop dough on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 8-10 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes on the cookie sheet before transferring to a cooling rack.
- In a small bowl, mix together 1/2 cup powdered sugar, 1 Tablespoon melted butter, 1 1/2 Tablespoons orange juice, and 1 Tablespoon orange zest.
- Pour glaze into a zip-top baggie. Cut off the tip of one corner and drizzle over the cookies.
Notes
Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days. Place parchment paper between layers so the glaze doesn't stick.
To freeze, freeze the cookies without the glaze in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature, then add the orange glaze before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 263kcal, Carbohydrates: 38g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 11g, Saturated Fat: 7g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 3g, Trans Fat: 0.3g, Cholesterol: 30mg, Sodium: 159mg, Potassium: 63mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 19g, Vitamin A: 269IU, Vitamin C: 2mg, Calcium: 28mg, Iron: 1mg
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
