These soft and chewy Creamsicle Orange Cookies are bursting with citrusy sweetness and vanilla warmth. Each bite captures the nostalgic flavor of the classic orange creamsicle.
Perfect for parties or cozy afternoons, Creamsicle Orange Cookies are easy to whip up and guaranteed to brighten any cookie tray with their sunny color and vibrant flavor.
What You’ll Need for Creamsicle Orange Cookies
- White cake mix – Acts as the base, giving the cookies a soft, fluffy texture with just the right amount of sweetness.
- Orange gelatin powder – Infuses a punchy citrus flavor and signature orange hue reminiscent of the original popsicle.
- Orange zest – Adds fresh, zippy notes that balance the sweetness with real orange flavor.
- Salted butter – Brings richness and helps create a soft, chewy center.
- Large eggs – Bind the dough while contributing to the cookies’ tender texture.
- White chocolate chips – Mimic the vanilla cream layer, adding creamy sweetness and a delightful contrast to the citrus.
Quick Steps to Sweet Sunshine: How to Make Creamsicle Orange Cookies
Start by preheating your oven to 350°F and prepping your baking sheets with parchment. In a large bowl, whisk together the cake mix, orange gelatin, and orange zest.
Beat in softened butter and eggs until the dough just comes together. Fold in the white chocolate chips, then scoop and roll the dough into balls.
Space them out on the baking sheet and bake for 10 to 13 minutes. Let them cool slightly before transferring to a wire rack—then it’s snack time.
Zesty Baking Tips & Flavor Twists
To elevate the citrus profile, add a teaspoon of orange extract for extra zing. If you love a creamy twist, swap half the white chocolate chips with vanilla baking chips or chopped white chocolate bars for more melty goodness.
For a festive touch, try rolling the cookie dough balls in granulated sugar before baking to create a lightly crackled exterior. Want a touch of texture? Fold in some chopped macadamia nuts or shredded coconut to complement the orange-vanilla combo.
Keeping Your Cookies Fresh & Fabulous
Once baked and cooled, store your Creamsicle Orange Cookies in an airtight container at room temperature—they’ll stay soft for up to 5 days.
To freeze, place them in a single layer in a freezer-safe container. You can enjoy them for up to 3 months—just thaw at room temp for a fresh-from-the-oven feel without the wait.
Creamy Orange Dream Cookies
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons orange zest
- 11 ounces white chocolate chips
- 1 box 3 ounces orange gelatin powder
- 2 large eggs at room temperature
- 8 tablespoons salted butter softened
- 1 box 15.25 ounces white cake mix
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two spacious baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats; set aside.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer or a large mixing vessel, blend together the white cake mix, orange gelatin, and orange zest until the mixture is homogenous.
- Incorporate the softened butter and eggs into the dry mixture and beat with a mixer on medium speed for approximately 2 minutes, ensuring to scrape down the sides and base of the bowl intermittently for even mixing.
- Gently fold in the white chocolate chips until evenly dispersed throughout the dough.
- With a 1 ½ tablespoon scoop, portion out the dough, roll each piece into a sphere, and arrange them on the prepared baking sheets, ensuring at least 2 inches of spacing between each cookie.
- Bake for 10 to 13 minutes, or until the perimeters of the cookies appear set. Allow them to cool directly on the baking sheet for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to finish cooling.
