White Chocolate Creamsicle Orange (Print-Friendly Version)

Summer calls for tangy orange and smooth white chocolate in chewy cookies—ideal for any warm gathering or citrus dessert craving. With real orange zest and creamy chips, they're one to keep handy.

# Ingredients You’ll Need:

→ Dough

01 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
03 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
04 - 1 large egg
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
06 - 1/2 teaspoon orange extract
07 - 1 tablespoon fresh orange zest
08 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
09 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Mix-ins

10 - 1 cup white chocolate chips

→ Topping

11 - 1/2 cup orange preserves, for drizzling

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter with the sugar until pale and fluffy.
03 - Add the egg, vanilla extract, and orange extract to the creamed mixture. Beat until fully combined.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until a soft dough forms.
05 - Fold in the fresh orange zest and white chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
06 - Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the edges are just golden.
07 - Allow cookies to cool on the sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. If desired, drizzle with orange preserves before serving.

# Extra Suggestions:

01 - For enhanced citrus flavor, use freshly grated orange zest and avoid overbaking for a soft, chewy texture.