Dreamsicle Cookies

Something is wrong.

This morning, I passed up the opportunity to indulge in chocolate for a dreamsicle-flavored cookie.

I'm definitely not complaining.  The dreamsicle cookie I ate for breakfast was out crazy-delicious.  So delicious that I actually overlooked a counter full of chocolate cookies and pastries.  I mean, it's got orange zest in them so they're almost a fruit, right?

I set to work this afternoon to make my own.

This recipe will (temporarily) make you forget all about chocolate.  Orange and vanilla flavors will completely overtake your senses and make you completely oblivious to anything else.

These cookies are so flavorful and unusual that you simply have no choice other than to try these...

like, now!




Dreamsicle Cookies
(adapted from Baked Perfection)

2 1/2 cups flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1 stick butter
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1 egg
1 tsp orange extract
1 tsp vanilla
2 tbsp grated orange zest
2 cups vanilla-flavored chips





Preheat oven 350F.


In a large bowl, sift together dry ingredients.

In a spearate bowl, combine milk, butter and sugars until light and creamy.  Add the dry ingredients in increments.  Follow with the egg, extracts, orange zest and chips.  Stir until combined.

Spoon batter onto a greased cookie sheet.  Bake 10 minutes.