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Delish White Chocolate Orange Cookies

Delish White Chocolate Orange Cookies

Bright, citrusy cookies studded with creamy white chocolate chips. Crisp edges, soft centers, and a pop of fresh orange in every bite.
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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
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 large egg at room temperature
  • 1 tbsp orange zest, finely grated from about 1 large orange
  • 2 tbsp fresh orange juice
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 2.25 cup all-purpose flour spooned and leveled
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp fine sea salt
  • 1.5 cup white chocolate chips
  • 0.5 cup macadamia nuts, chopped optional
  • 0.25 cup coarse or sanding sugar optional, for topping

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, beat softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until pale and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Beat in the egg, vanilla, orange zest, and orange juice until smooth and well combined.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  • Add dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix on low just until the dough comes together; do not overmix.
  • Fold in white chocolate chips and macadamia nuts (if using). If the dough feels very soft, chill for 20 minutes.
  • Scoop dough into 1.5-tablespoon portions, roll into balls, and lightly press the tops into coarse sugar if using. Arrange 2 inches apart on prepared sheets.
  • Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until edges are set and centers look slightly soft. Do not overbake for soft centers.
  • Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For the brightest flavor, zest the orange directly over the bowl to capture the citrus oils. Cookies firm up as they cool—pull them when edges set and centers are just slightly underdone.