These Lemon Crinkle Cookies are a delightful treat with a burst of citrus flavor. They are soft, chewy, and coated in a dusting of powdered sugar for a touch of sweetness.
Author:nadia
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 lemon cake mix (15.25 oz)
Wet Ingredients:
2 large eggs
1/3cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
For Rolling:
1/2cup powdered sugar
Instructions
Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Mix the Dough: In a large bowl, combine the lemon cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Stir until a thick dough forms.
Shape the Cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll into balls, and coat generously in powdered sugar.
Bake: Place the coated dough balls on the baking sheet and bake for 9–11 minutes until set.
Cool and Enjoy: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Enhance the lemony flavor with a few drops of lemon extract.
For thicker cookies, refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes before baking.