Ingredients
Method
Prepare the Cookies
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and orange extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking powder. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Stir in the white chocolate chips.
- Divide the cookie dough into 6 equal portions. Roll each portion into a ball, being careful not to overwork the dough. Place each ball on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Chill the cookie dough balls in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- While the cookies are chilling, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Decorate the Cookies
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, water, and light corn syrup until smooth. Add blue food coloring, a drop at a time, until you achieve the desired pool color.
- Transfer the icing to a piping bag or a zip-top bag with a corner snipped off.
- Pipe an outline around the edge of each cooled cookie. Let the outline set for about 5 minutes.
- Fill in the center of each cookie with the blue icing. Work quickly before the icing sets.
- Before the icing dries, place a gummy ring in the center of each cookie to represent a float. Cut the feet off the gummy bears and place one bear inside each gummy ring.
- Allow the icing to set completely before serving or storing.
Notes
These cookies are best enjoyed within a few days of baking. For storage, keep them in an airtight container at room temperature.
