Description
Delight in the sweet and tangy flavors of these Orange Creamsicle Cookies, where bright orange zest and Jello blend perfectly into a soft cake mix cookie base, studded with creamy white chocolate chips. These cookies offer a nostalgic creamsicle taste with a tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 15.25 oz white cake mix
- 3 oz orange Jello (1 small box)
- 3 tbsp orange zest
Wet Ingredients
- 1 tsp fresh orange juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 eggs
Add-ins
- 2 cups white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Baking Sheets: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking, then set them aside.
- Mix Ingredients: In a stand mixer, combine the white cake mix, orange Jello, and orange zest until well blended. Add in the fresh orange juice, vanilla extract, softened butter, and eggs, mixing until the dough forms evenly. Gradually mix in the white chocolate chips to distribute them throughout the dough.
- Scoop Dough: Using a two-inch cookie scoop, portion the dough and place each cookie ball onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about two inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Bake Cookies: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges turn a light golden color, indicating they are perfectly baked.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool completely on the baking sheets before removing or serving to ensure they set properly and maintain their shape.
Notes
- For an extra burst of citrus flavor, you can add a pinch of finely grated lemon zest along with the orange zest.
- Use fresh orange zest and juice for the best flavor; avoid bottled juice.
- Softened butter helps the dough blend uniformly and gives the cookies a tender texture.
- Ensure cookies are spaced well on the baking sheet to prevent sticking and allow even cooking.
- Cool cookies completely before handling to prevent them from breaking apart.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
