Easy Orange Creamsicle Cookies Recipe

Published Nov 10, 2023 By Elle Ann

Image credit: 12 Tomatoes via YouTube

If you’re tired of the same old cookie version that you’re making and you want to try something fun and new, then you might love these orange creamsicle cookies by 12 Tomatoes on YouTube. These cookies are incredibly delicious and it has the right balance of fruity and sweet flavor. You surely won’t be able to stop eating until all serving is gone, it’s that good!

You only need a few simple ingredients to make these tasty cookies and the steps are super easy to follow. You can enjoy this treat after a savory and hearty meal, during snack time, or serve these at parties. You can even give this as a gift to your loved one for holidays or special occasions. Learn how to make this now with the help of the video tutorial below.

Ingredients for Orange Creamsicle Cookies:

½ cup of butter, softened
8 ounces of cream cheese, softened
1 egg
½ tsp of orange extract
½ tsp of vanilla extract
1 box of orange cake mix
Orange food coloring, optional
1 cup of white chocolate chips
1 cup of powdered sugar

How to Make Orange Creamsicle Cookies:

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F, then line the cookie sheets with parchment paper, and set them aside. In a large mixing bowl or mixing bowl of a stand mixer, add the butter, orange extract, vanilla extract, cream cheese, and egg, then beat them until smooth and combined. Slowly add the cake mix, then continue to beat until mixed thoroughly, add the orange food coloring if using, and keep mixing until the desired color has been reached.

Easy Dessert Recipe Idea — Image credit: 12 Tomatoes via YouTube

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Step 2

Add the white chocolate chips, then fold them together until evenly combined, and then put them in the refrigerator to chill for about 30 minutes. After half an hour, form the dough into 24 balls, then roll each ball in powdered sugar, and place them on the prepared cookie sheets spacing them evenly. Put them in the preheated oven to bake for about 12 to 13 minutes, then allow them to cool down for about 2 to 3 minutes, and transfer the cookies to the wire cooling rack to cool completely. Serve and enjoy!