Orange White Chocolate Chip Beltane Cookies

SUBMITTED BY: GYPSY-WITCH  PHOTO BY: Melissa H. 

"These get crispy when cool. I named them for May 1, the day I invented them. They taste bright and sunny, like the summer season Beltane is supposed to herald."
Orange White Chocolate Chip Beltane Cookies Recipe
Original recipe yield 3 dozen

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 1/4 cups butter, softened
  • 1 1/3 cups white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 2 tablespoons orange zest
  • 1/2 cup white chocolate chips

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Sift together flour, baking powder, salt, and orange zest.
  3. In a bowl of mixer, cream butter on medium speed, adding sugar gradually. Add vanilla and egg. Add flour mixture gradually, stopping frequently to push down from sides of bowl. When flour mixture is thoroughly combined, mix in chips.
  4. Drop dough by scant spoonful onto baking sheet, spacing 1 inch apart, flattening slightly with back of spoon. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) 10 to 12 minutes or until beginning to brown. Allow to cool completely on cooling rack.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.29 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2003 by AMCCUTCHEN 
These cookies didn't have nearly enough orange flavor. Even after I added an 1 tablespoon of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.29 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 7, 2003 by LADY_J 
Absolutely wonderful! They're light and orangy--perfect for Beltaine, or even in the middle of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.29 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 21, 2007 by CARRIEALBERTA 
Great recipe, but I used three tbsp of orange zest and added one tbsp of orange extract. They... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.29 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 23, 2005 by RheaWong 
These cookies were exceptional to make and the orange flavoring hit the spot. I had trouble... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.29 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 20, 2008 by Aviva 
SO yummy, but I do recommend adding some orange extract - a tablespoon or so - if you really... MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Orange White Chocolate Chip Beltane Cookies

Servings Per Recipe: 18

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 281

  • Total Fat: 15g
  • Cholesterol: 47mg
  • Sodium: 246mg
  • Total Carbs: 34g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.6g
  • Protein: 3g

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