Description
Lemon Cake Mix Cookies are delightfully easy to make, requiring just a few ingredients to create soft, chewy cookies bursting with lemon flavor. These cookies are perfect for when you need a quick, sweet treat that feels homemade without the fuss.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box of lemon cake mix (approximately 15.25 oz)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup of vegetable oil
- Zest of 1 lemon (optional for added zestiness)
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine the lemon cake mix, eggs, and vegetable oil in a large bowl. If desired, add the lemon zest. Mix until well combined.
- Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving room for the cookies to expand.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are slightly golden and the tops are set.
- Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
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- Do not overbake to keep the cookies soft and chewy.
- You can add white chocolate chips or a lemon glaze for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg