Description
Nostalgic summer memories dance through these creamsicle orange cookies, blending zesty citrus and sweet vanilla in a delightful bite. Perfect for afternoon tea or sharing with friends, these cookies deliver a refreshing twist that will transport taste buds to sunny afternoons.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 15.25 ounces (432 grams) white cake mix
- 3 ounces (85 grams) orange jello
- 2 large eggs
- 11 ounces (312 grams) white chocolate chips
Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 tablespoons orange zest
Dairy and Fat Components:
- 8 tablespoons (113 grams) salted butter, softened
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 350°F and lining baking sheets with parchment paper for optimal cookie performance.
- Create a flavor-packed base by blending white cake mix, vibrant orange jello, and fragrant orange zest in a spacious mixing bowl.
- Introduce softened butter and eggs to the dry ingredients, then utilize an electric mixer to merge components until smoothly integrated, maintaining a delicate mixing technique to preserve texture.
- Gently incorporate white chocolate chips throughout the dough, ensuring even distribution for consistent flavor in each bite.
- Craft uniform cookie portions using a precise cookie scoop, carefully positioning dough balls with adequate spacing to allow for natural spreading during baking.
- Slide the prepared baking sheets into the preheated oven, monitoring cookies for approximately 10-13 minutes until edges transform to a set golden appearance while centers retain a soft, tender consistency.
- Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet, providing a brief cooling period that helps them stabilize and prevents immediate crumbling.
- Complete the cooling process by transferring cookies to a wire rack, enabling full temperature reduction and optimal texture development before serving or storing.
Notes
- Orange zest selection matters: Choose bright, fresh oranges with vibrant skin for maximum flavor intensity and aromatic punch.
- Softening butter technique: Allow butter to sit at room temperature for 30-45 minutes to achieve perfect creamy consistency without melting completely.
- Gluten-free adaptation: Swap cake mix with gluten-free white cake mix and ensure all other ingredients are certified gluten-free for celiac-friendly version.
- Texture control tip: Remove cookies from oven when edges are slightly golden but centers look slightly underbaked to maintain soft, chewy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 152
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 178 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg