Creamsicle Orange Cookies

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350F. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, beat together the butter, orange extract, cream cheese, and egg with an electric mixer until smooth. Add the cake mix and mix well.

Step 3

Optional: add orange food coloring if desired until the cookie dough reaches your desired orange color.

Step 4

Stir the white chocolate chips into the cookie dough. Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.

Step 5

Form the dough into 24 balls. Roll each in the powdered sugar and then place on the parchment paper lined cookie sheets.

Step 6

Bake the cookies at 350F for 12-13 minutes. Cool on the cookie sheet for 2-3 minutes, then remove from the pan and finish cooling on a wire cooling rack.