Orange Creamsicle® Sugar Cookies

Recipe View 5 mins Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). (5 minutes) Lightly grease two baking sheets or line them with parchment paper.

Recipe View 5 mins In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy. (3-5 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins Beat in the egg yolks, vanilla extract, and orange extract until well combined. If desired, add the yellow and red food coloring, mixing until the dough reaches your desired creamsicle hue. (1-2 minutes)

Recipe View 3 mins In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and cream of tartar. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. (2-3 minutes)

Recipe View 1 mins Fold in the white chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough. (1 minute)

Recipe View 7 mins Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and arrange them on the prepared baking sheets, leaving some space between each cookie. (5-7 minutes)

Recipe View 12 mins Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Do not overbake; the centers should remain slightly soft. (10-12 minutes)

Recipe View 3 mins Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 2-3 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely. (2-3 minutes)