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Orange Chocolate Chunk Cookies

Jaclyn — Fri, 20 Dec 2013 21:33:01 +0000

Since it's the holidays I decided to make one of my very favorite cookies, these Orange Chocolate Chunk Cookies with Sea Salt. I have a weakness for the chocolate and orange combination and I wish there were more of it around.

I mean the chocolate oranges at Christmas time and the orange jelly sticks just aren't cutting it for me (I'm not a big fan of either.

I wish they offered better quality chocolate for the chocolate oranges and the sticks are just too much for me. I'm probably just too picky, I know).

One cookie I do love that is always available though, are those Orange Milanos (one day I'll get around to making those homemade because they're amazing, so I can only imagine how good they'd be fresh).

These however, are my favorite use of the orange and chocolate combination, because it adds in another of my favorite things, chocolate chip cookies.

These cookies are chewy, generously sized (as every chocolate chip cookie should be) and they're decadently delicious! They have lightly crisp outsides and soft and tender insides.

Orange Creamsicle Sugar Cookies

Jaclyn — Sat, 19 Oct 2013 21:28:11 +0000

I try not to post to things that are so similar right in a row, one after another. BUT, we'll let sugar cookies be the exception. My last post was Samoa Sugar Cookies and I'm obsessed with them (how could I not be? They are two of my favorite cookies combined into one). I decided while it was still on my mind I'd try out the other version I've been wanting to post, these Orange Creamsicle Sugar Cookies.

Orange Creamsicle Cupcakes

Jaclyn — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 04:26:42 +0000

Orange Creamsicle Cupcakes are a soft and tender, fresh orange-flavored cupcake finished with a sweet vanilla buttercream frosting. These are bright, sweet, and delicious!

Oranges and cream is such a blissfully fresh and excitingly delicious flavor combination. It's one of my favorite combinations. Let me rephrase that, basically any fresh fruit with cream is my favorite combination. Which may explain my weakness for orange creamsicle flavored anything.

Orange Creamsicle Cupcakes

I saw the orange cupcakes at Martha Stewart and decided it would be perfect for these.

I made a few small changes such as removing the vanilla beans (simply because I wanted the orange flavor to shine through), then I increased the orange flavor by adding orange extract and increasing the orange zest. When you love orange, you go hard!

I also replaced the frosting with my own Vanilla Buttercream because it's my favorite buttercream recipe, it even reminds me of ice cream so I figured it would make an excellent fit. Trust me—you're going to love this buttercream.

These cupcakes are simply fantastic. I love how the cupcake recipe contains heavy cream. It's not too often you come across a cupcake recipe that contains cream in the batter. It makes all the difference, and the result is a show-stopper.

It gives these cupcakes such a delightful texture, with a dense and perfectly moist crumb. This is a charming cupcake that may just become one of your favorites. Enjoy!

Orange-Lover Recipes to Try

There's something about orange—it just pairs so well with so many different flavors! If you're an orange lover, I have lots of great recipes for you to try. Let me know which ones you love!

Orange Creamsicle Cupcakes

A soft and tender, fresh orange flavored cupcake finished with a sweet vanilla buttercream frosting.

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup salted butter (, softened)
1 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 Tbsp finely grated orange zest ((from about 1 1/2 oranges))
2 large eggs
3/4 cup heavy cream ((if you want a lighter texture use half and half))
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
1 1/2 tsp orange extract
1 tsp vanilla extract
Vanilla Buttercream Frosting, (recipe HERE)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt, set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, using an electric hand mixer set on medium-high speed, blend together butter, granulated sugar and orange zest until pale and fluffy, about 3 - 4 minutes.
Mix in eggs one at time, blending until combine after each addition. Measure out cream into a liquid measuring cup, stir in orange juice, orange extract and vanilla extract.
With hand mixer set on low speed and working in 3 separate batches, blend in flour mixture alternating with cream mixture, beginning and ending with flour mixture and mixing just until combine after each addition.
Divide batter among 14 paper lined muffin cups, filling each cup 3/4 full. Bake in preheated oven 23 - 25, rotating muffin tins once halfway through baking, until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean.
Remove from oven and allow to cool several minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool.
Cool completely then frost with Vanilla Buttercream Frosting and garnish with an small orange slice if desired (just before serving). Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

*If you want the pilled high amount of frosting then you will likely want to make about 3/4 of the Vanilla Buttercream recipe. If you don't want a ton of frosting then 1/2 of the recipe should be enough.

Cupcake recipe adapted from Martha Stewart

IMPORTANT NOTE: Nutrition estimate on this page is for cupcake portion only, follow link for nutrition estimate on vanilla buttercream frosting.

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Orange Cranberry Chocolate Chip Cookies

Jaclyn — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 16:54:00 +0000

Orange Cranberry Chocolate Chip Cookies are the perfect holiday cookie with their delicious seasonal flavors! You get bright citrus, sweet cranberries and rich chocolate bits. They're a complex and fantastic cookie for the holidays and beyond!

What's my favorite part of the holidays? The food, family, friends and the holiday parties of course! And would there be any holiday parties without the food? The more I become acquainted with food, the more I come to realize how much it has to offer.

Not only does it give us the constant nourishment we need to live our daily lives but it brings us together. It builds friendships. It also opens a world of opportunity to experiment with exciting flavors and try new recipes. That's one thing I love about food, it never has to be boring and there are limitless combinations of what can be created.

Another great thing about food is its array of seasonal flavors. I like how there is a rotation of fresh seasonal produce to keep things exciting.

Orange Cranberry Chocolate Chip Cookies

Winter can seem to lack quite as much abundance of fresh fruit, but the one fruit I'm glad I can always count on during the Christmas season is the plethora of perfectly ripe, deliciously sweet Navel oranges (the kind that don't lead me to pulling a sour face immediately after sinking my teeth into the first bite).

When you really get a good orange, it's so juicy and sweet it could nearly pass as candy. Oranges are definitely my favorite citrus fruit and their flavor complements a chocolate chip cookie like no other. The citrus-y zip hugs the semi-sweet chocolate chips.

These cookies are like those chocolate oranges you buy around the holidays, but in thick and chewy cookie form! Then when you add cranberries into the equation, you'll feel like this cookie is the season’s best friend. If you ask me, cranberry, orange and chocolate were meant to be together.

This cookie is perfect to bake and give as a gift, because how many people do you know that don't like chocolate chip cookies? And how fun would it be to give a chocolate chip cookie that had such a flavorful and exciting twist? I know I'd be happy to get a plateful. Enjoy!

Orange Cranberry Chocolate Chip Cookies

The perfect holiday cookie with their delicious seasonal flavors! You get bright citrus, sweet cranberries and rich chocolate bits.

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp cornstarch
3/4 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1 cup salted butter (, softened)
1 cup packed light-brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 tsp orange zest
1 large egg
1 large egg yolk
1 tsp orange extract*
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup dried cranberries (, roughly chopped)

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In the bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted with paddle attachment, whip together butter, light-brown sugar, granulated sugar and orange zest on medium-high speed until pale and fluffy about 4 minutes.
Mix in egg and egg yolk. Stir in orange extract and vanilla extract. With mixer set on low speed, slowly add in dry ingredients and mix just until combine. Mix in chocolate chips and cranberries (if you want them to look like those pictured, I set aside some of the chocolate chips and cranberries to gently press into the top of the cookie dough balls before baking).
Scoop dough out 2 Tbsp at a time and gently roll into balls, then place onto Silpat lined cookie sheets spacing them 2-inches apart. Bake in preheated oven about 10 - 11 minutes. Allow to cool on cookie sheet two minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool. Store in an airtight container.
*Orange extract can be found near the vanilla extract in most grocery stores or supermarkets.

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Orange Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Orange Creamsicle Truffles

Jaclyn — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 17:07:00 +0000

Orange Creamsicle Truffles are an orange lover's dream come true! These decadent treats have a bright orange goodness paired with a creamy, rich white chocolate flavor to compliment them.

Truffles are such an elegant and impressive dessert. They are great for the dessert table at parties or delivering in cute containers for holidays. I love that truffles are tiny and provide that visual variety from cookies, bars, cakes, pies, or cupcakes. Chocolate or mint truffles are the most common flavors... but who says we can't go light and fruity?

Orange Creamsicle Truffles

I'm a huge fan of Orange Creamsicles and orange-flavored treats in general. During the spring and summer months I just can't get enough of fruity, sweet, ice cream-inspired flavors. Why not try the decadent truffle in fruit flavors? I'm so glad I tried it because it completely changed the way I think about truffles.

These truffles have the vibrant flavor of orange from zest and extract, with the richness of white chocolate and the sweet, dusty finish of powdered sugar to bring it all together. They're the first thing everyone reaches for, and everyone ends up licking their fingers and asking for more!

Orange Desserts

Another reason I love these Orange Creamsicle Truffles is that they're so unique. Everyone who tries them is surprised at the fresh and unexpected flavor of orange in a truffle format. You can adjust your orange flavoring to be stronger or lighter depending on your taste, but it's a nice break from rich chocolate flavors.

They're super easy to make and people of all ages will love them! They're great for gifts or parties, or just a weekend treat.

Here are some other Orange Desserts to try:

Orange Creamsicle Truffles

These an orange lovers dream come true! These decadent treats have a bright orange goodness paired with a creamy, rich white chocolate flavor to compliment them.

1/4 cup butter
Zest of 1/2 orange
3 Tbsp heavy cream
1 cup white chocolate chips
1/2 tsp orange extract
1/4 cup powdered sugar
Red and yellow food coloring ((optional))

Pour white chocolate chips into a mixing bowl, set aside. Melt butter along with orange zest in a small saucepan. Stir in cream and scald mixture. Pour hot cream mixture through a fine mesh sieve over white chocolate chips and using a rubber spatula press zest against sieve to release orange oils into mixture, add orange extract.
Allow mixture to rest 1 minute, add optional food coloring to white chocolate chip mixture then stir until smooth. Cover mixture and refrigerate 2 hours or until firm enough to handle.
Scoop mixture out by heaping teaspoon fulls and form into balls then roll in powdered sugar. Freeze truffles 20 minutes then enjoy. Store truffles in refrigerator as they will soften at room temperature or freeze for up to 1 month.
Recipe Source: adapted slightly from kitchen simplicity

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Orange Creamsicle Buddies (Variation on Muddy Buddies)

Jaclyn — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 06:07:00 +0000

Orange Creamsicle Buddies are the fruity and fun remix on your beloved Muddy Buddies! The crunch of Chex, sweet vanilla candy melts and powdered sugar, and the tangy orange zest and extract make this mouthwatering snack one that everyone will ask about.

Ah, creamy, dreamy Orange Creamsicles, aren't they just amazing? Indeed they are one of my favorite dessert flavors, that is why I created my recipe for Oranges and Cream Cookies and Orange Creamsicle Popcorn, and now these! Orange Creamsicle Buddies.

They are woman-approved, man-approved, and kid-approved. I love them, my husband loves them and my kids love them. I never thought the classic muddy buddies would ever see a competitor, but here it is. Muddy Buddies are beloved by all and perfect for parties and small hands, so finding delicious ways to remix that snack is always a quest! Yes, it can be classified as a snack despite all the sweetness because the base is a healthy cereal. Right?

Orange Creamsicle Buddies

They are bursting with natural, zesty, and refreshing orange flavor thanks to the orange zest and pure orange extract they contain. The vanilla chips and cream compliment the orange flavors perfectly giving these treats that delightful oranges and cream flavor.

We love this as a summer snack or treat, especially if you prefer a fruity flavor over a rich chocolate-peanut butter flavor. Make these for a pool day or road trip and you won't regret it!

Once you start munching on these, trust me, it's hard to stop! Before you know it you'll be reaching in for another handful only to find the last bits of remaining crumbs mingling at the bottom along with some of the sugar dust. Now don't go drinking it =).

Try these and this delicious and exciting recipe will likely find a spot right next to the muddy buddies recipe in your recipe book.

Orange Creamsicle Buddies (Variation on Muddy Buddies)

A fun twist on the original muddy buddies - these taste like a zesty orange creamsicle in sweet and crunchy white chocolate covered cereal form.

Makes about 8 cups.

8 cups Rice Chex Cereal
1 1/2 cups white vanilla baking chips
1/4 cup butter
3 Tbsp heavy cream
1 1/2 Tbsp orange zest ((this is the zest of about 1 1/2 large oranges))
1 tsp orange extract
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

Measure 8 cups Rice Chex Cereal into a very large mixing bowl, set aside. In a microwave safe mixing bowl, combine vanilla baking chips, butter, cream and orange zest. Microwave mixture on 50% power in 30 second intervals, stirring with a fork after each interval, until melted and smooth. Stir in orange extract. Pour mixture over Chex Cereal and gently toss mixture with a rubber spatula until evenly coated. Pour coated cereal into a 2 gallon ziploc bag, add powdered sugar and seal bag. Shake mixture until evenly coated with powdered sugar.
For a crispier version: preheat oven to 275 degrees. Divide prepared Orange Creamsicle Buddies in an even layer among two cookie sheets and bake 20 minutes, stirring once halfway through baking. Allow to cool and store mixture in an airtight container.
Recipe Source: Cooking Classy

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Orange Creamsicle Muddy Buddies

Orange Creamsicle Popcorn

Jaclyn — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 01:59:00 +0000

Oranges and cream is such a dreamy combination isn't it? I love orange creamsicles and last week I made a recipe for Oranges and Cream Cookies so I wanted to create another recipe for people to have a second use for the orange extract if you purchased it. Everyone loves this popcorn. It would be a great snack for parties, movie night or the upcoming super bowl.

I played around with the recipe, the first time I made it I did an alternate method which you can find at the bottom of the recipe. It dried after a while whereas the listed recipe didn't. It stayed nice and sticky, which I prefer. Both ways were delicious so take your pick but either way I hope you try this recipe =). This recipe makes a ton of popcorn so be prepared to share.

Also, check out Sweet as Sugar Cookies, sweets for saturday. It's a great blog!

Orange Creamsicle Popcorn

Such a tasty easy treat! It's sweet and perfectly zesty.

1 cup unpopped popcorn kernals
1/2 cup butter
1 can sweetened condensed milk
1/4 cup cream
1 cup granulated sugar
1/8 tsp salt
1 Tbsp orange zest
4 cups miniature marshmallows
1 tsp orange extract

Pop popcorn into two very large mixing bowls, set aside. Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in sweetened condensed milk, cream, sugar, salt and orange zest. Bring mixture to a boil, stirring frequently. Boil mixture one and a half minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Add in marshmallows and stir until melted. Mix in orange extract. Divide warm mixture evenly over two bowls of popcorn and toss with a spatula to coat. Allow to rest 20 minutes to set.

For an alternate method

I have also made this popcorn in a dry version. Omit the cream, then when you stir in marshmallows also stir in 1/3 cup white chocolate chips.

Oranges and Cream Cookies

Jaclyn — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 16:56:00 +0000

Is it summer yet? I'm craving the glistening suns rays warmly beating down upon me while I relax and slowly work my way through a generous scoop of thick ice cream... if only, for now all I can do is bake what brings the flavors of summer =). These blissful cookies taste just like an orange creamsicle.

I made the chocolate chip version and thought, hmm I bet if I add in white chocolate in place of the chocolate chips it would taste like an orange creamsicle, and wallah it did! When I said yesterday the Orange Chocolate Chip Cookies were my new favorite cookie, I was referring to both those and these =).

I couldn't decide between the two. And I will let you in on a trick to enjoy both flavors, once the dry ingredients are incorporated in, divide dough in half then mix 1 cup white chocolate chips into one half of the dough then 1/2 cup semi-sweet and 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips into the other half of dough.

It's a great way to enjoy two kinds of cookies out of one batch of dough. I hope these cookies become one of your new favorite cookies too! I know for me they are going to be one of my lifelong favorites.

If you purchase Orange Extract for these cookies you may also like to try Orange Creamsicle Popcorn for another great use of the extract.

Oranges and Cream Cookies

A perfectly citrusy, soft and chewy, white chocolate dotted cookie!

1 recipe Orange Chocolate Chip Cookies (, minus milk and semi-sweet chocolate chips)
2 cups white chocolate chips

Prepare and bake according to directions, stir in white chocolate chips in place of milk chocolate and semi-sweet chocolate chips.
Cookie Recipe HERE

Orange Chocolate Chip Cookies (tastes just like an Orange Milano, but better!)

Jaclyn — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 18:47:00 +0000

These are officially my new favorite cookie! They are one of the best cookies I've ever eaten! These taste just like a Pepperidge Farm Orange Milano Cookie, but I think they are even better because they have all the flavors of that cookie but these are soft and chewy rather than crisp and crunchy.

I've been changing up flavors to all my favorite classics lately like Rice Krispie Treats and Oatmeal, so I decided it was time for a change with the Chocolate Chip Cookie. So, I came up with this recipe. I don't know if there could be a better upgrade. These cookies are a must try! Enjoy.

PS just be sure you don't skip out on the orange extract or the orange zest, if you leave one out you wont get that incredible, zesty orange flavor. They are the key ingredients of this cookie recipe.

You should be able to find the orange extract in the spice section of the grocer/supermarket, it's about $3-$6 and well worth it.

You may also like to try Oranges and Cream Cookies, they taste just like and orange creamsicle and they are made from the same dough as these cookies.

Orange Chocolate Chip Cookies (tastes just like an Orange Milano, but better!)

One of the best ways to make chocolate chip cookies - with bright orange flavor!

3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp cornstarch
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1 cup butter (, softened)
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup packed light-brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp orange extract
1 Tbsp orange zest
1 cup milk chocolate chips
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda and salt, set aside.
In the bowl of an electric mixer, whip together butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in eggs 1 at a time mixing after each addition.
Mix in vanilla extract, orange extract and orange zest. Slowly add in dry mixture and mix until well incorporated. Gently stir in milk chocolate chips and semi-sweet chocolate chips.
Drop cookies by heaping tablespoonfuls onto a buttered cookie sheet and bake 9-11 minutes. Allow to cool on cookie sheet several minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.