Description
These Creamsicle Orange Cookies offer a delightful twist on classic cookies by combining the sweet, citrusy flavors of orange jello and zest with creamy white chocolate chips. Soft and chewy with a bright citrus punch, these cookies are perfect for a refreshing treat that captures the nostalgic essence of a creamsicle.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 15.25 ounces white cake mix (1 box – use your favorite brand)
- 3 ounces orange jello (1 box)
- 2 tablespoons orange zest
Wet Ingredients
- 8 tablespoons salted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
Add-ins
- 11 ounces white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare baking sheets: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup. Set aside.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, whisk together the white cake mix, orange gelatin powder, and orange zest until fully blended. This mixture will form the base of your cookie dough and infuse the citrus flavor.
- Add wet ingredients: Add the softened butter and room temperature eggs to the dry mixture. Use a hand mixer or stand mixer to beat the ingredients together just until combined, about 2 minutes. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed to ensure even mixing.
- Fold in white chocolate chips: Gently fold the white chocolate chips into the cookie dough by hand to evenly distribute without overmixing.
- Scoop and shape dough: Using a 1 ½ tablespoon cookie scoop, portion out the dough. Roll each portion into a ball and place it on the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each ball to allow for spreading.
- Bake the cookies: Bake the cookies for 10 to 13 minutes or until the edges are set but centers remain soft. Baking times may vary slightly depending on your oven.
- Cool the cookies: Remove the baking sheets from the oven and let the cookies cool on them for about 10 minutes. Then transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve and enjoy: Once cooled, enjoy the delicate texture and creamy orange flavor of these delicious Creamsicle Orange Cookies.
Notes
- Make sure the butter is softened to room temperature to ensure it incorporates smoothly into the batter.
- Use fresh orange zest for the best citrus flavor; avoid using pre-packaged dried zest.
- If white chocolate chips are unavailable, white chocolate chunks or chopped white chocolate bars can be substituted.
- Room temperature eggs help the ingredients combine more evenly and produce a better texture.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
