Description
These Lemon Cookies From Cake Mix are a quick and easy dessert perfect for lemon lovers. Made with a lemon cake mix and enhanced with fresh lemon juice and zest, they result in soft, tangy cookies with a delightful crinkled sugar coating. Ready in just 20 minutes, they make a perfect fuss-free treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 box (15.25 ounces) lemon cake mix
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the lemon cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, lemon juice, and lemon zest if using. Stir until a soft dough forms that is well mixed and uniform.
- Form Dough Balls: Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of the dough and roll each into a smooth ball using your hands.
- Coat Dough Balls: Roll each dough ball thoroughly in the powdered sugar until fully coated to create a sweet, crackled outer layer.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the coated dough balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet to allow room for spreading during baking.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are set and the tops have developed a crinkled texture.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely for the best texture.
Notes
- For an extra punch of lemon flavor, substitute or add lemon extract along with the lemon juice.
- Consider adding white chocolate chips into the dough for added richness and texture.
- Once cooled, drizzle with a lemon glaze for a glossy finish and extra sweetness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg