Description
These Lemon Cookies from Cake Mix are a quick and easy treat bursting with bright citrus flavor. Made with a lemon cake mix base and fresh lemon juice and zest, these soft, tender cookies are perfect for a light, refreshing dessert or snack. They bake up golden at the edges while staying soft in the center, and can be lightly dusted with powdered sugar for an elegant finish.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 1 box lemon cake mix (about 15 oz)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Optional
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to ensure your cookies don’t stick and bake evenly.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the lemon cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Stir everything together until the dough is well incorporated and smooth.
- Shape Dough: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of the dough and roll each portion into a ball. Place these dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading.
- Bake: Bake the cookies for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges turn lightly golden while the centers remain soft, signaling perfect doneness.
- Cool: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the cookies cool on the sheet for 2-3 minutes to firm up slightly. Then transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Optional Finishing Touch: Once cooled, you can dust the cookies with powdered sugar for an extra touch of sweetness and a pretty presentation.
Notes
- Be careful not to overbake the cookies as they bake quickly and should remain soft in the center.
- If you prefer a stronger lemon flavor, you can add extra lemon zest or a drop more lemon juice to the dough.
- These cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.
- For a gluten-free version, ensure the lemon cake mix is certified gluten-free.
- Feel free to add white chocolate chips or chopped nuts for a personalized twist.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
