Easy Cake Mix Cranberry Orange Cookies
Whip up these delightful, soft, and zesty cookies with ease using a simple cake mix! Bursting with the bright flavors of cranberry and orange, topped with a sweet citrus glaze, they're perfect for a quick and fruity treat.
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
- Mixing Bowl
- Wire Rack
Ingredients
For the Cookies
- 15.25 ounces white cake mix
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/4 teaspoon orange extract
- 2 teaspoons fresh orange zest
- 1 cup whole cranberries fresh or frozen, chopped or halved
For the Orange Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 to 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
Instructions
- Get Ready: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix the Dough: In a large mixing bowl (or using a stand mixer), combine the white cake mix, vegetable oil, eggs, almond extract, orange extract, and orange zest. Mix on low speed for about 30 seconds, then scrape down the sides of the bowl. Increase the speed to medium and mix for another minute until the dough is well combined and smooth.
- Add the Berries: Gently fold in the chopped cranberries by hand. You want them evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Scoop & Bake: Using a tablespoon or a cookie scoop, drop rounded portions of dough onto your prepared baking sheet, leaving about two inches between each cookie. Bake for 11-13 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool Down: Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes. Then, carefully transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Whip Up the Glaze: While the cookies are cooling, prepare your bright citrus glaze! In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and 1 tablespoon of orange juice. If the glaze is too thick, add a little more orange juice, about 1/2 tablespoon at a time, until it's smooth and has a nice drizzly consistency.
- Drizzle & Enjoy: Drizzle the fresh orange glaze over the cooled cookies. Let them sit for 10-15 minutes so the glaze can set beautifully. Now they're ready to serve and enjoy! These soft, zesty cookies are perfect for a light, fruity treat.
Notes
These soft, zesty cookies are perfect for a light, fruity treat.
Nutrition Information (per serving):
- Calories: 151kcal
- Total Carbs: 25g
- Net Carbs: 24.7g
- Fats: 6g
- Protein: 1g
