Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Zest of 2 large oranges
- 1 tablespoon orange juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: 1 cup white chocolate chips or chopped nuts
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Crack in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then add the orange juice, orange zest, and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture into the wet ingredients while mixing on low speed until just combined.
- If using, gently fold in the white chocolate chips or chopped nuts using a spatula until evenly distributed.
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets about two inches apart. Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes until the edges are lightly golden but the centers remain soft.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about five minutes before transferring them to wire racks.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container.
Reheat cookies in the microwave briefly.
Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Chill dough for enhanced flavor development.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Method: Bake
Nutrition
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg