Orange Float Cookies
Indulge in the bright, zesty flavors of *Orange Float Cookies*, a citrus-infused treat that perfectly balances sweet and tangy notes. These soft, chewy cookies are packed with the vibrant essence of fresh orange zest, pure orange extract, and a splash of heavy cream, giving them a creamy, float-like richness. Studded with luscious white chocolate chips and optionally tinted with a pop of cheerful orange food coloring, these cookies are as visually stunning as they are delicious. Quick to make in just 30 minutes, including prep time, they’re perfect for any occasion—from holiday cookie swaps to everyday snacking. Pair these golden-orange delights with a glass of milk or your favorite warm beverage for a blissful treat that will brighten your day.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.75 cup Unsalted butter, softened
- 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup Light brown sugar, packed
- 1 large Egg
- 1.5 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Pure orange extract
- 1 orange Zest of one orange
- 2 tablespoons Heavy cream
- 1.25 cups White chocolate chips
- 2 drops Orange food coloring (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Set this dry mixture aside.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes, using a hand or stand mixer on medium speed.
Add the egg, vanilla extract, orange extract, orange zest, and heavy cream to the butter-sugar mixture. Beat until well combined. If using orange food coloring, mix it in at this stage until the batter reaches your desired shade.
Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed. Stop mixing as soon as the flour is incorporated to avoid overworking the dough.
Fold in the white chocolate chips using a spatula until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
Bake in the preheated oven for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are set and just turning golden. The centers should still appear slightly soft.
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve and enjoy your delightful Orange Float Cookies with a glass of milk or as an afternoon treat!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5060 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 254.8 g | 327% | |
| Saturated Fat | 159.6 g | 798% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 687 mg | 229% | |
| Sodium | 2916 mg | 127% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 662.5 g | 241% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.8 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 411.3 g | ||
| Protein | 59.3 g | 119% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 698 mg | 54% | |
| Iron | 17.7 mg | 98% | |
| Potassium | 1739 mg | 37% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
