ORANGE CRISPY COOKIES

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"A boxed cake mix brings these cookies together in a snap," says Fort Bragg, California's Barbara Wentzel. Big on orange flavor but short on kitchen time, the crowd-pleasers are the solution to your bake sale needs. In fact, they're getting so tasty, you might have trouble getting them past your family and to the sale!

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield about 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 package white cake mix (regular size)
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
2 teaspoons orange extract
1 cup crisp rice cereal
1 cup chopped walnuts, optional

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Stir in cereal and walnuts if desired. Roll into 1-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. , Bake at 350° for 12-14 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool for 1 minute before removing to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 134 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 189mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.