Creamsicle Orange Cookies
These Creamsicle Orange Cookies taste just like the classic summer popsicle—sweet, citrusy, and creamy with every bite. Soft and chewy, with hints of fresh orange zest and smooth white chocolate, they’re the perfect sunshine-filled cookie for any season.
Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup 1 ½ sticks unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons orange zest from 1–2 oranges
- 1 teaspoon orange extract or vanilla if preferred
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- Optional: a few drops of orange food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, then set it aside.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter with both sugars until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
- Add the egg and mix until well incorporated. Stir in the orange zest, orange extract, vanilla extract, and orange juice.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing gently until combined.
- Fold in the white chocolate chips and orange food coloring if using.
- If the dough is soft or sticky, refrigerate it for 15–20 minutes to make scooping easier.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and place them about 2 inches apart on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are just set.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Use fresh orange zest for the best flavor and citrus punch.
Chilling the dough helps the cookies hold their shape and bake thicker.
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
For a fun twist, sandwich them with vanilla ice cream for a creamsicle-style dessert.
Chilling the dough helps the cookies hold their shape and bake thicker.
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
For a fun twist, sandwich them with vanilla ice cream for a creamsicle-style dessert.