Orange Creamsicle Cookies Recipe

Enjoy a burst of nostalgic delight with these Orange Creamsicle Cookies! Soft, chewy, and filled with the flavors of zesty orange and sweet white chocolate chips, they’re the perfect quick and easy treat that will transport you back to the joy of enjoying an ice cream favorite.

Do you love chewy cookies? If so, you’ll love these! They are basically the cookie form of orange creamsicles! They have the same citrusy flavor as your favorite ice cream and melt in your mouth in the most incredible way. This amazing recipe is super-easy, too! I used shortcut ingredients – like cake mix and gelatin powder – to save you time.

This is an orange creamsicle cookie recipe the whole family will love. It’s a fun recipe to make in the summer, with a lovely orange color and sweet flavors. Plus, it’s so easy that beginning bakers can make it without a problem.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Uses shortcut ingredients (like a cake mix)
Ready in 25 minutes
It tastes just like orange creamsicle ice cream
Uses fresh orange zest for a delicious orange flavor
The perfect cookie to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Ingredients

The full printable recipe card with measurements and instructions is found at the bottom of the post.

White cake mix: This has all your dry ingredients, so you don’t have to measure flour or sugar.
Orange gelatin powder: This gives the cookies a bright orange flavor.
Orange zest: This is what gives the cookie the fresh orange flavor.
Eggs: These hold all the ingredients together.
Butter: Use salted butter. Add a dash of salt to the recipe if you use unsalted butter.
White chocolate chips: They add a lovely flavor that contrasts with the bold orange flavors from the gelatin and zest.

How to Make Orange Creamsicle Cookies

Follow along to learn how to make orange creamsicle cookies!

Step One: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two half-sheet cookie pans with parchment paper.
Step Two: Whisk together the cake mix, orange gelatin powder, and orange zest in a large mixing bowl until combined.

Collage of mixing the dry ingredients in a bowl.

Step Three: Using a hand or stand mixer, beat the eggs and softened butter for about 2 minutes or until a soft dough forms. Scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed so the butter mixture is completely incorporated.

Collage of adding the wet ingredients to the bowl.

Step Four: Fold in the white chocolate chips and then use a 1 ½ Tablespoon cookie scoop to scoop out some cookie dough and then roll it into a ball.

Collage of mixing the white chocolate chips in the bowl.

Step Five: Place the cookie dough balls on the parchment-lined baking sheet and repeat with the dough until all the dough is about 1-2 inches between each ball.
Step Six: Bake for 10-14 minutes or until the outside of the cookie is dry and the edges are set.
Step Seven: Remove from the oven and cool for 5-10 minutes before removing to a cooling rack or serving warm.

What to Serve with Them

This easy orange creamsicle cookie recipe is the perfect thing to serve at parties or just when you’re craving something sweet. Here are some of my favorite orange-flavored desserts that taste delicious with them.

Variations and Substitutions

Dust with powdered sugar.
Serve with vanilla ice cream.
Add orange essential oil. Just one drop into the batter will enhance the cookies with amazing flavor! Just make sure you use oils that are safe for consumption.
Add orange gel food coloring. The orange food coloring will make the orange color much more pronounced.
Top with melted white chocolate or vanilla buttercream.

Storage Instructions

Store leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature. These orange cookies will stay fresh for about a week (if you don’t eat them up before then!).

You can also freeze the cookie and use it later. Store frozen dough balls in a freezer-safe container or bag and keep them in the freezer for up to six months.

Recipe Tips and Tricks

Use parchment paper. You can use ungreased cookie sheets without worrying about the soft cookies sticking.
Scrape the sides of the bowl of a stand mixer if you use it.
Use exact measurements; this way, you’ll get the perfect balance of dry and wet ingredients.
Make sure the butter is softened but not melted. If the butter is melted, the cookies might flatten as they bake.
Avoid overbaking them. They will be soft as you take them out of the oven. They will finish setting as they cool.

FAQ

How do you know when they are done baking?

When the center of the cookie isn’t soft anymore, they are ready to be taken out of the oven. Remember that they will be slightly soft, but the middle won’t move when you shake the cookie sheet.

Does this recipe have fresh oranges?

No, we didn’t use oranges or fresh orange juice in these cookies. We used orange zest and orange gelatin to capture that citrusy flavor.

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