Ingredients
– 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon baking soda
– ½ teaspoon salt
– 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
– ¾ cup granulated sugar
– ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
– 2 large eggs
– 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
– Zest of 1 large orange
– 1 cup white chocolate chips
– ½ cup chopped walnuts (optional)
– 1 tablespoon orange juice
Instructions
Creating your batch of Orange White Chocolate Chip Cookies is easy with these simple steps:
1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract and orange zest. Mix until well combined.
5. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
6. Fold in Chocolate and Nuts: Gently fold in the white chocolate chips and walnuts (if using). Add the orange juice and stir until evenly distributed.
7. Scoop Dough: Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
8. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
9. Cool: Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5-10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
These steps will guide you in creating these incredible cookies effortlessly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24 cookies
- Calories: 160 kcal
- Fat: 8g
- Protein: 2g