Lemon Gooey Butter Cookies Recipe
Indulge in the irresistible sweetness of these Lemon Gooey Butter Cookies. With a soft, gooey center and a tangy lemon flavor, these cookies are sure to become a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 57 minutes (includes chilling)
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Cookies:
- 1 box lemon cake mix (15.25 ounces)
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon lemon extract
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Coating:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix Cream Cheese and Butter: In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
- Add Remaining Ingredients: To the bowl, add the egg, lemon extract, vanilla extract, and salt, and mix until combined.
- Stir in Cake Mix: Stir in the lemon cake mix until a soft, sticky dough forms. Refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes.
- Prepare and Bake: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll into balls, coat in powdered sugar, place on baking sheets, and bake for 10–12 minutes.
- Cool and Enjoy: Let cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra lemon flavor, add fresh lemon zest to the dough.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
