At times, we either don't have the time or certain ingredients to make desserts. It's not cheating nor taking shortcuts when using prepared mixes in cooking and baking. These quick cookies are perfect for an Autumn gathering or a night indoors.
EditIngredients
Makes 54 cookies.
- 1 (18.25 oz) package spice cake mix
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup tart apple, peeled and finely chopped
- 2/3 cup dried cranberries
- 1 cup chopped walnuts, almonds, or pecans
EditSteps
EditMaking the Dough
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Mix the wet ingredients. In a large bowl, beat the vegetable oil and eggs with a stand or hand mixer. Add the cinnamon and half of the cake mix and continue to stir.
- Mix the dry ingredients. Use a medium bowl to combine the apples, cranberries, and the rest of the cake mix with a metal wire whisk.
- Incorporate the two bowls. Sift the dry ingredients into the wet ingredient bowl.
- For the best results and easier stirring, sift a small amount at a time in between stirring.
EditBaking the Cookies
- Form dough balls. Use a cookie scoop to form 1-inch (2.54 cm) balls and place them on a parchment paper lined baking sheet, about two inches apart from each other.
- Bake the cookies for about 9 to 12 minutes.
- Allow the cookies to cool. Leave them on the cookie sheet for a few minutes. This is to allow the cookies to actually "set" while still piping hot.
- Transfer the cookies to a wire cooling rack. Set aside for about 15 to 20 minutes.
EditThings You'll Need
- Hand or stand mixer
- Large bowl
- Medium bowl
- Cookie scoop
- Metal wire whisk
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Small bowl
EditRelated wikiHows
EditSources and Citations
- Saulsbury, Camilla V. The Ultimate Shortcut Cookie Book. Naperville, Ill: Sourcebooks, Inc, 2009. Print.
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