These Blueberry Cookies are a cinch to make using a box cake mix, cream cheese and fresh blueberries. They are topped with a three ingredient orange glaze.
Why you should make these gorgeous blueberry cookies.
One of my absolute favorite fruits is blueberries. These little gems are just the most amazing berry. Blueberries are high in fiber, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants and they taste AMAZING. We love blueberries around here so it is no wonder that I would have a recipe for Blueberry Cookies. These cookies are so scrumptious and they come together real fast utilizing a boxed butter cake mix. They are even super delectable without the orange glaze so if you are watching your sugar count skip that step. You will still find them irresistible.
Using fresh blueberries in these beautiful blueberry cake mix cookies makes all the difference in the world. Are you and your huge blueberry fans?
Recipe notes and helpful tips
- When you purchase the blueberries for this recipe, do not look for the biggest blueberries. Some blueberries are as big as the end of my thumb and that is just to darn big for a cookie.
- Work gently when folding in the blueberries. The dough is stiff but it can be done with patience or as a last resort working them in when you roll them.
- Be careful when moving them from the baking sheet to cooling racks.
- Lemon and lemon zest are an easy substitution for the glaze in this. If going that route substitute a little lemon juice for the orange extract.
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Blueberry Orange Cream Cheese Cookies
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup of butter 1 stick softened
- 1 box cream cheese 8 ounce softened
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon orange extract
- 1 box Betty Crocker Butter Cake Mix
- 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 3 tablespoons orange juice
Instructions
- Cream butter and cream cheese with mixer. Add the egg and orange extract and mix just until combined on low scraping the bowl several times. Add the cake mix in three parts mixing just until combined after each part. Remove from the mixer and very carefully and slowly fold in blueberries. You don’t want them to burst so just take your time.
- Refrigerate dough for 2 hours.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Roll into 1 1/4 inch balls. Place on cookie sheets covered with parchment paper. Bake 15-16 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool for 2 minutes and remove to cookie cooling racks.
- In small bowl whisk powdered sugar, orange zest and orange juice. Drizzle over cooled cookies.
- Yield is 24-30 cookies.
Notes
- Makes approximately 24 – 30 cookies.
- When you purchase the blueberries for this recipe, do not look for the biggest blueberries. Some blueberries are as big as the end of my thumb and that is just to darn big for a cookie.
- Work gently when folding in the blueberries. The dough is stiff but it can be done with patience or as a last resort working them in when you roll them.
- Be careful when moving them from the baking sheet to cooling racks.
- Lemon and lemon zest are an easy substitution for the glaze in this. If going that route substitute a little lemon juice for the orange extract.
Nutrition
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This recipe was originally published January 18, 2016 was republished on June 11, 2018 with new relevant information, new pictures and helpful hints.
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Lady
Hi!
May I use instead of the cake mix a rice flour and baking soda plus sugar? What should I put? For dry mixture but to make own cake mixture?
Beth Pierce
I do not know for sure. I did find this recipe for cake mix on line Homemade Yellow Cake Mix. I think the first four ingredients could be combined to equal the cake mix but of course I have not tried this.
Cgarcia
Can they be frozen after baking?
Beth Pierce
You know I have never tried with these although I do not see why they couldn’t.
Linda Leone
I can’t wait to try these. I love orange and I love blueberries …..and love butter cake mix … does it get better than that?! Beth, I really enjoy ALL your recipes and descriptions …. and your comments are great!!!
Leanne
Do you think I could switch up the orange for lemon? Lemon extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice?
Beth Pierce
Yes you certainly can. It should turn out great as well. Happy baking!! Don’t forget to stir gently so you don’t break your blueberries!
RJ
Hi how many cookies will I get from one batch?
Beth Pierce
24-30 cookies
RJ
Thank u, I’m so used to seeing the serving size at the top of te recipe, I did not see it mentioned at the bottom of the recipe until much later, Tnks anyway ?
Beth Pierce
Have a great day!!
Christina Goding
I rarely buy cake mixes. I’m wondering if there’s a way to make these without buying a cake mix! They look amazing!
Beth Pierce
I found one article on the internet on a replacement for a yellow cake mix that I think would work! I will attach. If you decide to try it please let me know. I will be sure and include the results if they turn out good. Happy baking!
http://chickensintheroad.com/cooking/homemade-yellow-cake-mix/
Nancy Muzzy
Could I substitute lemon flavoring for the orange? I know the amount of zest would be the same, but what of the extract and juice? Would you cut the lemon juice by half since it’s more sour than orange juice?
bpierce
Yeah I think you certainly could. i think the flavor would be great. I think you could skip the extract or substitute vanilla extract. I think you could substitute the same amount of zest and juice with lemon. I think it would be delicious.
suzanne
hi was just wondering do u use betty crocker butter yellow cake mix?
bpierce
Yes indeed I do! Happy cooking 🙂
suzanne
ty so much….
bpierce
You are most welcome. 🙂
Andrea
Definitely not enough orange juice mixed in with 1 cup of powdered sugar and zest to make a glaze. I probably had to at least double the amount of orange juice or more to get it liquid enough to drizzle. But these cookies were awesome!!
Janie
Do I mix up the cake as on box or no
bpierce
No do not mix up per box instructions. Use mix dry. 🙂
Kelly
Can you use a different cake mix that kind isn’t available where I live?
bpierce
Of course. You can use a different brand butter cake mix or a yellow cake mix. Happy cooking!!
AJ
How do you think these would taste with dried cranberries instead of blueberries? Just as an option ….
bpierce
I think they would taste great. Shot me an email after you make them and we will post it for the readers!
Karilynn
Can you use honey instead of sugar for the glaze?
bpierce
Sure. I would mix it and taste it first…before drizzling over the cookies!! Let me know how it turns out!!
singwisks
Yes, I am using equal volumes: orange blossom honey and orange juice, a half cup each, then warm them.
Orange blossom honey tastes ideal and if you can get raw or creamed orange blossom honey on your area, the texture is “milkier” like a frosting glaze.
P.S. I recommend to roll any citrus fruit under your palm on the counter before taking the zest …to let the oils come to the surface of the skin for the zest.
Diciendo
Honey, I can’t wait to try these! They look delectable!
bpierce
Oh they are truly delish! 🙂
Betty
Can I use frozen blueberries?
bpierce
I don’t think I would. You are not going to get the same results. Sorry!
Seadog
I did…..came out great
bpierce
Wonderful. Always good to hear!!
Seadog
I Did……everyone loved these
bpierce
🙂
Diane
Thank You for sharing
bpierce
You are most welcome!!!