Description

These Orange Creamsicle Cookies are a delightful twist on classic cookies, featuring a blend of white cake mix and orange Jello for a sweet and tangy flavor reminiscent of the nostalgic orange creamsicle treat. Enhanced with fresh orange zest and white chocolate chips, they offer a soft, tender texture and bursts of citrusy sweetness in every bite. Perfect for summer gatherings or any time you crave a refreshing, fruity dessert.

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

Mix-Ins

2 cups white chocolate chips

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Instructions

Prepare for Baking: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and set them aside.
Combine Ingredients: In a stand mixer bowl, add the white cake mix, orange Jello, and orange zest. Mix on low to medium speed until well blended, ensuring the orange flavors are evenly distributed.
Add Wet Ingredients: To the dry mixture, add the fresh orange juice, vanilla extract, softened butter, and eggs. Continue mixing until all the ingredients are thoroughly combined into a smooth dough.
Incorporate Chocolate Chips: Gradually fold in the white chocolate chips to evenly distribute them throughout the dough without overmixing.
Form the Cookies: Using a two-inch cookie scoop, scoop out dough portions and place them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing each cookie about two inches apart to allow room for spreading.
Bake: Place the baking sheets in the preheated oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges turn slightly golden and the centers are set but still soft.
Cool Completely: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool completely on the baking sheets before transferring them to a wire rack or serving. This helps them firm up and maintain their shape.

Notes

For an extra burst of citrus flavor, add a little extra orange zest on top of the cookies before baking.
Make sure the butter is softened to room temperature for easy mixing and a tender cookie texture.
Do not overbake; these cookies are best when soft and slightly chewy.
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Orange Jello provides a subtle flavor and a slight orange tint to the cookies; do not substitute with other flavors.