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August 8, 2011
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Orange & White Chocolate Dreams

Cookies For All Occasions
Prep time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
10 minutes

When preparing these cookies, use an equal amount of butter and margarine. This combination will give the cookies a buttery taste and a sturdy texture. As a bonus, it will save a little money, too.

When preparing these cookies, use an equal amount of butter and margarine. This combination will give the cookies a buttery taste and a sturdy texture. As a bonus, it will save a little money, too.

Ingredients

Serves 50 

  • 2 sticks butter or margarine, softened
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon freshly grated orange peel
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups white chocolate chips
Directions
  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 350°F. Cream butter, sugar and brown sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer set at medium speed until smooth, about 1 minute.

  2. 2

    Add egg and orange peel; mix well. Combine flour, baking soda and salt in a small bowl. Add flour mixture to creamed mixture; mix well.

  3. 3

    Add white chocolate chips to bowl; stir. Drop dough by tablespoonfuls onto 3 ungreased baking sheets.

  4. 4

    Bake cookies until lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Cool for 2 minutes on baking sheets; remove to wire rack to cool completely.

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To quickly remove these cookies from the baking sheets and prevent them from tearing, use a thin metal spatula.

Great Pairings

Orange Sandwich Cookies

This recipe calls for only 2 tablespoons of orange marmalade, but buy an economy-size jar anyway. The leftover marmalade will make a delicious glaze for baked ham or roast chicken.

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