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Lemon Cookies From Cake Mix Recipe

Lemon Cookies From Cake Mix Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Form Dough Balls: Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of the dough and roll each into a smooth ball using your hands.
  4. Coat Dough Balls: Roll each dough ball thoroughly in the powdered sugar until fully coated to create a sweet, crackled outer layer.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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