Description

These Creamsicle Orange Cookies are soft, chewy treats bursting with bright orange flavor infused from orange gelatin and zest, paired beautifully with sweet white chocolate chips. Perfect for a refreshing twist on classic cookies, they combine the nostalgic tastes of creamsicle in each bite, easy to make with a boxed cake mix as the base.

Ingredients

Scale

Dry Ingredients

15.25 ounces white cake mix (1 box – use your favorite brand)
3 ounces orange gelatin powder (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: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
Combine 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 they are well blended and no lumps remain.
Add Butter and Eggs: Add the softened butter and room temperature eggs to the dry mixture. Use a hand mixer or stand mixer to beat the ingredients together until just combined, approximately 2 minutes. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl to incorporate all ingredients evenly.
Fold in White Chocolate Chips: Gently fold the white chocolate chips into the cookie dough using a spatula, ensuring an even distribution without overmixing.
Shape Cookies: Using a 1 ½ tablespoon cookie scoop, portion the dough and roll it into balls. Place the balls on the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each to allow for spreading during baking.
Bake Cookies: Bake for 10 to 13 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers remain soft. The cookies will firm up as they cool.
Cool: Remove the baking sheets from the oven. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve and Enjoy: Once fully cooled, enjoy these delightful creamsicle-inspired cookies with a refreshing orange flavor and creamy white chocolate bites.

Notes

For best texture, make sure the butter is softened to room temperature before mixing.
Room temperature eggs help create a smoother dough and promote even mixing.
If you want more intense orange flavor, increase the orange zest up to 1 tablespoon more.
Cookies may be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
These cookies can be frozen after baking for up to 1 month; thaw at room temperature before serving.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Creamsicle cookies, orange cookies, white chocolate chip cookies, orange zest cookies, easy cookie recipe