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Cajun Garlic Bowties

Cajun Garlic Bowties

Cajun Garlic Bowties: Chewy white cake mix cookies packed with bright orange Creamsicle flavor and white chocolate chips, ready in an hour.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 57 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 103

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box (15.25 ounces) white cake mix
  • 1 box (3 ounces) orange jello powder (not prepared)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh orange zest from about one large orange
  • 8 tablespoons salted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1 package (11 ounces) white chocolate chips

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Spatula
  • 2 large baking sheets
  • Parchment paper or silicone mats

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the white cake mix, orange jello powder, and orange zest, gently rubbing the zest into the dry mixes.
  3. Add the softened butter and room-temperature eggs to the bowl, mixing on medium speed until a soft dough forms.
  4. Pour the white chocolate chips into the dough and fold them in using a spatula.
  5. Use a 1-tablespoon cookie scoop to shape the dough into balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each.
  6. Bake the cookies for 10 to 13 minutes until the edges are lightly golden and the centers look soft.
  7. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Calories: 103kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 94mgPotassium: 39mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 65IUCalcium: 43mg

Notes

Room temperature butter and eggs are essential for a smooth dough. Don't overmix the dough once combined to keep cookies tender. For a stronger orange flavor, increase the zest or add some orange extract. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days; cookies freeze well for up to 3 months.
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