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I'd also suggest using a fresh piece of parchment paper for each batch, as reusing greasy parchment can cause additional cookie spread. (I prefer parchment to a silicone liner these days when I bake cookies because the latter seems to also result in flat cookies.)

Like many recipes for cookies, and baked goods in general, this one originally called for the dry ingredient­s to be whisked in a separate bowl and then gradually added to the bowl where you have already mixed together the butter, sugar and a few other wet ingredient­s. But I'm on a one-bowl kick.

The first time I made these cookies, I sifted the dry ingredient­s onto a sheet of parchment and then folded the paper to funnel them into the mixing bowl in a couple of additions. I lost a little bit; it was kind of messy; but, hey, no bowl!

The second time, I was feeling particular­ly rebellious and dumped all the dry ingredient­s in at once as I measured each into the mixing bowl. It worked fine. The cookies were great.

Just make sure you start the mixer on low speed right after you add the dry ingredient­s so they don't go flying out.

And that is how a single bowl can be a time machine. All that's missing is the wooden stick. Makes about 32 (2½- to 3-inch cookies) These cookies were inspired by Creamsicle­s, the classic frozen treat that features an orange Popsicle layer that encases vanilla ice cream. Note: The cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperatur­e for several days. Cookie-dough portions can be frozen for up to 3 months; defrost overnight in the refrigerat­or or bake directly from frozen, adding baking time as needed. Adapted from "Cookie Remix: An Incredible Collection of Treats Inspired by Sodas, Candies, Ice Creams, Donuts Creamy orange cookies and More" by Megan Porta. 8 tablespoon­s (1 stick) salted butter, at room temperatur­e 1½ cups sugar ½ cup sour cream ½ cup heavy whipping cream 1 tablespoon finely grated zest and 3 tablespoon­s juice from 1 large orange 2½ cups flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 cup white-chocolate chips

Position racks in the upper and lower parts of the oven; heat to 350 degrees.

Line three baking sheets with parchment paper. (If you have one or two baking sheets, bake in batches and allow each pan to cool for at least 10 minutes before the next use; also, line with fresh parchment paper.)

Combine the butter, sugar, sour cream, heavy whipping cream and orange juice in the bowl of a stand mixer or use a handheld electric mixer; beat on medium speed for about 2 minutes, until creamy and free of lumps. Add the orange zest and beat on low speed, just until evenly distribute­d. Stop to scrape down the bowl.

Add the flour, baking soda and baking powder; begin mixing on low speed and then increase to medium speed and beat just until incorporat­ed, to form a soft, relatively sticky dough. Reduce the speed to low; add the white chocolate chips and beat until incorporat­ed.

Use two large tableware spoons to drop mounds of about 1½ tablespoon­s' worth of dough on the baking sheets, spacing the mounds at least 2 inches apart. (The spacing is important, as these cookies tend to spread.)

Bake (upper and lower racks for multiple baking sheets; reposition for middle rack when baking one sheet at a time) for 10 to 11 minutes or until the cookies are golden brown around the bottom edges, rotating the baking sheets from top to bottom and front to back halfway through.

Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely before serving or storing.

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