Description
Zesty Orange Cream Cookies That Will Brighten Your Day
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature, or coconut oil for dairy-free)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (can use brown sugar for deeper flavor)
- 1 large egg (or flax egg for vegan option)
- 1 tablespoon orange zest (freshly grated)
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice (use fresh juice for best flavor)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (opt for pure extract for better taste)
- 1 cup white chocolate chips (or dark chocolate chips if preferred)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Mix in the egg, orange zest, orange juice, vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Gradually fold in dry ingredients until just incorporated.
- Gently mix in the white chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: Zesty Orange Cream Cookies