Lemon Cake Mix Cookies
Soft and chewy lemon cookies made effortlessly with cake mix, bursting with bright citrus flavor. These quick treats are perfect for a refreshing and simple dessert.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Total Time: 20-22 minutes
- Yield: 18-24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Lemon cake mix
- Eggs
- Vegetable oil
- Powdered sugar (optional, for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix lemon cake mix, eggs, and vegetable oil until a soft dough forms.
- Scoop dough into small balls and roll in powdered sugar if desired.
- Place dough balls on the baking sheet, spaced slightly apart.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are set and centers remain soft.
- Let cool on the baking sheet briefly, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
- Add lemon zest for extra citrus flavor.
- Mix in white chocolate chips for variation.
- Drizzle with a lemon glaze for added sweetness.
- Chill dough if too sticky to handle.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Freeze cookies for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
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