Description
Luscious creamsicle orange cookies blend sweet citrus memories with classic cookie comfort. Zesty orange notes and vanilla undertones create a delightful treat that whisks you to summer’s nostalgic embrace.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (227 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (110 grams) brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tbsp fresh orange juice
- 2 tbsps (6 grams) orange zest (from about 12 oranges)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 small box (3 oz) orange-flavored gelatin (Jello)
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 2 ¾ cups (340 grams) all-purpose flour
- ¾ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preparation: Warm the oven to 350F (175C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats for effortless cookie release.
- Dry Mixture: Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl to create a consistent dry foundation for the cookies.
- Butter Fusion: Cream butter with granulated and brown sugars until the mixture transforms into a light, voluminous blend that promises tender cookies.
- Wet Ingredient Harmony: Blend egg, vanilla extract, orange zest, and orange juice into the butter mixture, ensuring smooth integration of flavors.
- Dough Development: Gently fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture, maintaining a delicate texture while creating a uniform cookie dough.
- Flavor Enhancement: Fold in orange gelatin powder and white chocolate chips, distributing them evenly to guarantee a burst of citrusy sweetness in every bite.
- Shaping and Baking: Scoop rounded dough balls onto prepared sheets, spacing them adequately, and bake for 10-12 minutes until edges turn golden and centers remain soft.
- Cooling Process: Rest cookies on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to complete cooling and set their perfect texture.
Notes
- Zest with Care: Grate orange zest carefully to avoid including the bitter white pith, which can make the cookies taste harsh and unpleasant.
- Gelatin Distribution: Sprinkle orange gelatin powder evenly throughout the dough to guarantee a consistent burst of citrus flavor in every cookie bite.
- Avoid Overmixing: Gently fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients to maintain a tender, soft cookie texture and prevent tough, dense results.
- Precise Baking Time: Watch cookies closely during the 10-12 minute baking window, removing them when edges turn slightly golden but centers remain soft for a perfect chewy consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 23
- Calories: 175
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg