Creamsicle Orange Cookies
These Creamsicle Orange Cookies taste just like the nostalgic orange and vanilla ice cream pops from your childhood—soft, chewy, and packed with citrusy sweetness and creamy white chocolate. They're perfect for summer gatherings or any day you need a little sunshine in cookie form.
Ingredients
Main Cookie Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg room temperature
- 1 tbsp orange zest from 1 medium orange
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract pure
- 1 tsp orange extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 1/2 cups white chocolate chips or chunks
Orange Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 3-4 tbsp fresh orange juice
- 1 tsp orange zest
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Beat in egg, orange zest, vanilla extract, and orange extract until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Add dry ingredients to the butter mixture in three parts, alternating with sour cream, starting and ending with flour. Mix until just combined.
- Fold in white chocolate chips or chunks. Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes, preferably 2 hours.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Scoop dough into 1.5-tbsp portions, spaced 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are lightly golden and centers are slightly underbaked. Cool on sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- For glaze: whisk powdered sugar, orange juice, orange zest, and pinch of salt until desired consistency. Drizzle or dip cookies once cooled.
Notes
Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months. For extra flavor, warm slightly before serving. Dough can also be frozen and baked directly from frozen with a slight increase in bake time.