Description
Irresistible creamsicle orange cookies blend nostalgic summer flavors with classic bakery magic. Zesty orange zest and sweet vanilla create a delightful treat that will transport you to childhood memories of cool, refreshing desserts.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookies (Main Ingredients):
- 2 ¾ cups (346 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (227 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200 grams) white chocolate chips
Sugars and Sweeteners:
- ½ cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (110 grams) brown sugar
- 1 small box (85 grams / 3 ounces) orange-flavored gelatin
Flavor and Binding Ingredients:
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons (10 grams) orange zest
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) fresh orange juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Craft a pristine workspace by heating the oven to 350F (175C) and outfitting two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl, setting this dry mixture aside for later incorporation.
- Utilize a large mixing bowl to transform butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar into a cloud-like, aerated mixture through vigorous creaming for 2-3 minutes.
- Introduce egg, vanilla extract, vibrant orange zest, and fresh orange juice to the creamed base, blending thoroughly until a harmonious mixture emerges.
- Delicately integrate the reserved flour mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring with gentle precision to avoid overworking the dough.
- Sprinkle orange gelatin powder and fold in white chocolate chips, ensuring even distribution throughout the cookie mixture.
- Portion the dough into generous 1 1/2 tablespoon spheres, rolling each into perfect orbs and placing them strategically on prepared baking sheets with ample breathing room between each cookie.
- Slide the trays into the preheated oven, allowing the cookies to transform for 10-12 minutes until edges become firm while centers maintain a tender essence.
- Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for a brief 5-minute interlude, then transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling and final texture development.
Notes
- Adjust gelatin for intense flavor by increasing or decreasing the amount based on personal taste preference.
- Swap white chocolate chips with vanilla or orange-flavored chips for more pronounced citrus profile.
- Chill dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading and create thicker, chewier cookies.
- Use fresh orange zest and juice for maximum bright, authentic citrus flavor that elevates the entire recipe.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg