Orange Julius Cookies

My husband claims this is his new favorite cookie. It's a yummy blend of orange and white chocolate. I guess you could also call it an orange creamsicle cookie, but I've been quite addicted to homemade Orange Julius's lately... so we are going with that....

Speaking of which... I should post that recipe next...

These are fairly simple to make, and packed full of orange flavor-y goodness. 

I made these, then decided I didn't feel like taking pictures of the step by step process... You can use your imagination :) You're welcome. 

Here are the directions:

Orange Julius Cookies

2 1/2 cups all purpose flour

3/4 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 1/2 sticks margarine, softened

1/4 cup shortening

1/2 cup sugar

1/2 firmly packed brown sugar

1 large egg

1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

The zest of 2 oranges

2 oranges, juiced

2 cups white chocolate chips (I like Ghirardelli the best)

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. 

In a small sauce pot, simmer orange juice until reduced by at least half, and semi-thick, about 15 minutes. Let cool.  

In a small bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt with whisk; set aside. 

In a large bowl, cream butter, shortening, and sugars until light and creamy. 

Beat in egg, vanilla, and juice until smooth. 

Gradually add flour mixture until combined. 

Stir in orange zest and chips. 

Drop rounded teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets. Do not flatten cookies; it will make them dry. 

Bake 8 - 10 minutes or until golden brown around edges. Do not overcook! Cookies will be plump. 

Cool for several minutes on cookie sheets before transferring to rack to cool completely. 

Store in airtight container... or devour on the spot. Go ahead. Try and just eat one.

Hmmm.... maybe try and add some coconut?  Maybe some macadamia nuts? But then they wouldn't be very Orange Julius... More Hawaiian... But sooo delicious....