Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Add-ins
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking your cookies evenly.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is smooth and fluffy, creating a light base for your dough.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Incorporate the eggs and vanilla extract into the creamed mixture, mixing well until fully combined for flavor and structure.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents and seasoning.
- Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined to avoid overworking the dough.
- Add Zest and Chocolate Chips: Fold in the orange zest and white chocolate chips, carefully distributing them throughout the dough for bursts of citrus and sweetness.
- Portion Dough: Drop rounded tablespoons of the dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them to allow for spreading during baking.
- Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the cookie edges turn lightly golden, signaling they are perfectly baked.
- Cool Cookies: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, which helps them set and enhances texture.
Notes
- Ensure butter is softened to room temperature for easier creaming and better texture.
- Do not overmix the dough once dry ingredients are added to keep cookies tender.
- Using parchment paper prevents sticking and helps with easy cleanup.
- For more pronounced orange flavor, you can add a teaspoon of orange extract along with the zest.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian