Lemon Cookies From Cake Mix Recipe
These Lemon Cookies From Cake Mix are a quick and easy dessert that bursts with bright citrus flavor. Using a few simple ingredients, you can whip up a batch of these delightful cookies in no time. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies are sure to be a hit!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 box (15.25 oz) lemon cake mix
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
Additional:
- Powdered sugar for rolling (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the lemon cake mix, eggs, oil, lemon juice, and zest if using. Mix until a soft dough forms.
- Form Dough: For crinkle cookies, roll dough into tablespoon-sized balls and then into powdered sugar before placing them on the prepared baking sheet. Arrange the dough balls about 2 inches apart.
- Bake: Bake for 9–11 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops have slight cracks.
- Cool: Let cookies cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Add white chocolate chips or a glaze made with powdered sugar and lemon juice for extra sweetness.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
