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Cranberry Bliss Cake Mix Cookies Recipe

Published: Jan 27, 2021 · Modified: Mar 10, 2023 by Ginny · This post may contain affiliate links.

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Who else is looking for a “knock it out of the park” cookie for the holidays? Cranberry Bliss Cake Mix Cookies to the rescue in just 20 minutes! It is loaded with cranberry, lemon, and orange.

stack of cranberry cookies with icing dripping off of them and mixer beaters in front.
These are Insanely Delicious Cranberry Bliss Cake Mix Cookies!
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1 🍪 Why This Recipe Works
2 📌 Ingredients
3 📝 Instructions
4 🍲 Meal Prep Tips
5 🍴 Expert Tips
6 👩‍🍳 Recipe FAQs
7 Cranberry Bliss Cake Mix Cookies Recipe

This recipe combines two of my very favorite things. Cranberry Bliss and cookies! I love easy cookies that don’t take too long and aren’t the same thing that everyone else makes. 

If you are not a huge baker, I highly recommend trying this recipe. It is quick to make, requires minimal prep, and tastes delicious.

🍪 Why This Recipe Works

Simple Ingredients | You might be able to raid your pantry and find all the ingredients you need. I always keep my pantry stocked with cake mixes for recipes just like this.

Easy Steps | This is a cookie recipe that is easy to whip up. There are no long drawn out steps here. It is straight to the point mixing and then baking.

No Chilling Dough | This recipe does not require you to chill the cookie dough. So you instantly it whip up, drop on a cookie sheet and then bake. This is a great dessert for last-minute guests.

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📌 Ingredients

  • Cake Mix | I used a white cake mix. You could use a yellow cake mix as well. But, I find white is best.
  • Lemon and Orange Zest | If you haven’t tried it, make your own lemon zest ahead of time and dry it. It saves time and money
  • Typical Baking Ingredients | You probably already have the butter, egg, and oil in your refrigerator.
  • Cranberry Bliss | Craisins and white chocolate chips are the key here. They pair perfectly together!

📝 Instructions

These are the perfect “I need a quick, yet impressive cookie to take to…fill in the blank!” We’ve all gone to those events. It’s ok. You’re covered. Grab those few ingredients and let’s get started.

process photos showing how to add the ingredients to the kitchenaid mixer and rolling the cookies out on the parchment lined cookie sheet.
Simple Instructions that are Virtually Fool Proof!

Step One: Grate one tablespoon each of lemon zest (or dried lemon peels) and orange rind into a mixing bowl. 

Step Two: Combine all the remaining ingredients into the mixing bowl. Stir until well combined. 

Step Three: Use a small cookie scoop to form 12 cookies on a parchment-lined sheet pan and cook for 9-11 minutes. They should be just starting to get golden brown when it is time to remove them. 

That’s it! You will be able to make about 2 – 2 ½ dozen cookies depending on how big your scoop is and how much dough you snack on before it is cooked!

My husband is notorious for eating the cookie dough!

🍲 Meal Prep Tips 

These are great to meal prep! The best option is to make the dough and seal it up really good to store in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.

Take the dough out 15 minutes before you plan to bake to bring it up to room temperature.  Then bake as directed. 

Alternatively, make the dough and form the balls. Freeze the balls separately on a sheet pan for 6-8 hours.

Remove from the freezer and place in a freezer safe Ziploc bag. When you are ready to cook, remove them from the freezer and let them come up to room temperature. I use this technique a lot when I am cooking for me and my husband. It is easy just to make enough to satisfy our sweet tooth.

dripping icing on top of the fluffy cake mix cookies.
The Lemon and Orange Zest Make All the Difference!

🍴 Expert Tips

  • These cookies can be frozen for 60-90 days with no problem. The key is to wrap them up really well so they don’t get freezer burn. The best way to do this is to pre-wrap them individually and then seal a second time in a freezer safe Ziploc bag. You can also double bag them in freezer safe bags. 
  • Store these at room temperature in a sealed container for up to five days. I promise, you’ll eat them before the five days is up!
  • Store these in the refrigerator for up to two weeks in a sealed container. 
  • Make sure to measure correctly or the recipe could change slightly. Everything you need to know about measuring volume and weight along with the {free} Kitchen Conversions Chart.

👩‍🍳 Recipe FAQs

What can I do with a box of cake mix?

The answer is what can’t you do with cake mix. Bake up waffles, transform them into cookies, pancakes, cinnamon rolls, and more. Cake mix is such an essential ingredient anymore for your pantry.

Should you flatten cookies before baking?

For this particular cookie recipe, you do not flatten the cookies out. For a cookie like peanut butter cookie, you do.

How do you cut the recipe in half or double it?

We created a printable just for How to Cut a Recipe in Half or Double.

What do I do if I’m missing an ingredient?

Check on the Baking Ingredient Substitution List and see if you have an alternative in your pantry or refrigerator that will work in its place before heading out to the store.

Can I substitute eggs in this recipe?

You sure can. All of our recommended Egg Substitutions are listed on our printable.

Are these freezer friendly?

They sure are! They can be frozen for up to a month in a Ziploc freezer grade bag. Make sure to check out all of the {free} Freezer 101 Tips and Tricks Printable.

📌 More Cranberry Recipes

  • Cranberry Bliss Cookies on a sheet pan with white chocolate stripes
    Cranberry Bliss Thumbprint Cookies
  • cranberry bliss truffles on a sheet pan with one cut open to show the cooke insides.
    No Bake Cranberry Bliss Truffles Recipe
  • Easy Breakfast Ideas - This cranberry peanut butter granola recipe has only 186 calories per serving. This 20 minute homemade granola recipe is full of tasty peanut butter clusters and has only four ingredients!
    Cranberry Peanut Butter Granola

Tried this recipe? Please leave a star ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ rating in the recipe card below and/or a review in the comments section further down the page. You can also stay in touch with me through social media by following me on Instagram, Pinterest, and Facebook!

Beaters still covered in the glaze in the foreground and the stack of cookies behind it

Cranberry Bliss Cake Mix Cookies Recipe

This Cake Mix Cookie Recipe is super easy to whip up, and combines the white chocolate and cranberry goodness that taste so perfect together!
5 from 1 vote
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 17 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 171kcal
Author: Ginny

Equipment

  • Sheet Pan
  • Parchment Paper
  • Mixer

Ingredients

  • 1 box White Cake Mix
  • ⅓ cup Butter room temperature
  • 2 Eggs
  • 2 tbsp Oil
  • 1 tsp Vanilla
  • 1 cup White Chocolate Chips
  • ¾ cup Craisins
  • 1 tsp Lemon Zest
  • 1 tsp Orange Zest

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Combine all ingredients into mixer bowl and mix.
  • Using a scoop, place one tablespoon sized dough on a parchment lined cookie sheet.
  • Bake for 9-11 minutes. Check at 9 minutes. I have cooked mine up to 13 minutes before. They should be soft to the center and lightly golden brown.

Notes

You can find craisins by raisins at the store. 
Swap white cake mix with a French vanilla cake or even yellow. White tastes best but it can be swapped if needed. 
These cookies freeze really well. Just place in an airtight container and store for up to three months. 
This is a great cookie to make for a bake sale, cookie swaps, etc. 
Meal Prep: These are great to meal prep! The best option is to make the dough and seal it up really good to store in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Take the dough out 15 minutes before you plan to bake to bring up to room temperature.  Then bake as directed.
Freezer Friendly: Alternatively, make the dough and form the balls. Freeze the balls separately on a sheet pan for 6-8 hours. Remove from the freezer and place in a freezer safe Ziploc bag. When you are ready to cook, remove them from the freezer and let them come up to room temperature. 
Freezer Storage: These cookies can be frozen for 60-90 days with no problem. The key is to wrap them up really well so they don’t get freezer burn. The best way to do this is to pre-wrap them individually and then seal a second time in a freezer safe Ziploc bag. You can also double bag them in freezer safe bags.
Storage: Store these at room temperature in a sealed container for up to five days. I promise, you’ll eat them before the five days is up! Store these in the refrigerator for up to two weeks in a sealed container. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 171kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 184mg | Potassium: 41mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 101IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 1mg
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Hi! My name is Ginny and I know how busy life can be! I am a mom working hard to prepare healthy meals for my family that is always on the go!

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Comments

  1. Sue says

    November 29, 2022 at 6:21 pm

    I see a frosting on top? How is it made?

    Reply
    • Jody Morgan says

      February 12, 2023 at 3:44 pm

      Most glazes like that are made with one cup powdered sugar, 1/2 tsp flavoring and 1-2 tablespoons water….until it can be drizzled. For this glaze, I would substitute orange or lemon juice for the water and add a little vanilla or orange extract. Would put these cookies over the top!

      Reply
  2. P. Pustejovsky says

    December 15, 2021 at 3:09 pm

    5 stars
    Quick, easy, and easily found ingredients- pretty and tasty. What more can you ask for in a cookie that’s fit to give as part of your holiday food gifts, or for your sweets table?

    Reply
    • Ginny says

      December 17, 2021 at 3:41 pm

      Hi there! I’m so happy you like these! I LOVE these cookies as they are so quick and easy and I get a quick copy cat Starbucks flavor for a fraction of the cost! 🙂 Cheers! Ginny

      Reply
  3. Ann says

    December 06, 2019 at 12:57 pm

    Oh My! Yes please! You’re feeding my eyes so much right now. I feel like I wanna bite the cookies through my screen.
    Ginny, thank you so much for sharing this awesome idea and all of your useful tips. You’ve ALREADY answered all of my questions. I’m planning to make these cookies with my sons in a couple of days. We’re gonna have a real blast!
    Thank you again. I’m so lucky to have come across your blog. I’ve just bookmarked it. Looking forward to your new fab recipes. Keep up the good work!
    p.s. I’d be grateful if you’d share with me a few similar recipes for lovely cookies. Can I find anything like these on your blog?

    Best wishes,
    Ann

    Reply
    • Ginny says

      December 08, 2019 at 4:53 pm

      Ann! You are just too sweet! There are tons of cookies like this as I love ones that are quick! Double Chocolate Espresso Cake Mix Cookies and Funfetti Cake Mix Cookies are all great and easy ones! Did you see the Cranberry Bliss Oatmeal Cups? OMG, I LOVE THOSE!!! Then the Cranberry Bliss Truffles are amazing. All of these are simple, to the point and easy to follow. No crazy jumping jacks to get the recipe done! These are all ones that I am in love with right now! So my husband took the Cranberry Bliss Cake Mix Cookies to work and one lady said they were rich and nobody knew they were from a cake mix (which I think is a huge win!!) Truth be told, we wanted to keep them at home! ha!! Hope you enjoy! Happy Holidays! Ginny

      Reply

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