Description
These Easy Lemon Cake Mix Cookies are a delightful treat bursting with citrus flavor and are incredibly easy to make. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies will have everyone coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (15.25 oz) lemon cake mix
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the lemon cake mix, eggs, and vegetable oil. If you’re adding lemon zest and juice, mix those in as well. Stir until the ingredients are well combined; the dough will be thick and slightly sticky.
- For best results, chill the dough for about 30 minutes. This step helps the cookies maintain their shape during baking.
- Once chilled, use a cookie scoop or your hands to form small balls of dough (about 1 inch in diameter). Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spaced about 2 inches apart.
- Bake the cookies in your preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers may look slightly underbaked, but they will continue to set as they cool.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- If you like, sprinkle a light dusting of powdered sugar over the cooled cookies for an extra special touch.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 12 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
Keywords: Consider adding a teaspoon of vanilla extract for extra flavor. You can also fold in white chocolate chips, dried cranberries, or chopped nuts for added texture and sweetness.