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Delish White Chocolate Orange Cookies

Delish White Chocolate Orange Cookies

Soft and chewy cookies bursting with bright orange zest and creamy white chocolate chips. A festive, bakery-style treat with crisp edges, tender centers, and a sunshiney citrus aroma.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 32 minutes
Servings: 24
Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 0.75 cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon fresh orange zest from about 1 large orange, finely grated
  • 0.5 teaspoon orange extract
  • 2.25 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1.5 cup white chocolate chips
  • 2 tablespoon coarse sugar optional, for topping

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Beat in the egg, vanilla, orange zest, and orange extract until smooth and well combined.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  • Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix on low just until no dry streaks remain. Do not overmix.
  • Fold in the white chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
  • Scoop dough into 1.5 tablespoon portions and arrange at least 2 inches apart on the prepared sheets. If desired, sprinkle tops with coarse sugar.
  • Bake until edges are set and centers look slightly underdone, 10 to 12 minutes. Do not overbake for a soft, chewy texture.
  • Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For best texture, measure flour by fluffing, spooning into the cup, and leveling. If the dough seems soft or warm, chill for 20 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading. Store cookies airtight at room temperature up to 4 days, or freeze baked cookies up to 2 months. Dough balls freeze well; bake from frozen, adding about 2 minutes to the bake time.