Lemon Cream Cheese Cake Mix Cookies
Lemon Cream Cheese Cake Mix Cookies are soft, chewy cookies bursting with bright citrus flavor and a rich cream cheese texture. Made with simple ingredients and a cake mix shortcut, these easy cookies are perfect for holidays, parties, bake sales, or quick homemade treats.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 47 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 box lemon cake mix
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 egg
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- Optional: 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
- Optional: sprinkles
- Optional: lemon glaze
- Optional: shredded coconut
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract and mix until fully combined.
- Stir in the lemon cake mix until a soft dough forms.
- Refrigerate the dough for 20 to 30 minutes if it feels too sticky to handle.
- Scoop the dough into small balls and roll each one in powdered sugar.
- Place the cookie dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them slightly apart.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly set.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for several minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Add optional lemon glaze or toppings before serving if desired.
Notes
- Chilling the dough makes it easier to roll and helps create thicker cookies.
- Add fresh lemon zest or lemon extract for stronger citrus flavor.
- White chocolate chips pair well with the bright lemon flavor.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
- Refrigerate for up to 1 week for extended freshness.
- Freeze baked cookies for up to 2 months and thaw at room temperature before serving.
- Rolling the dough in powdered sugar creates a crinkle-style appearance.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 22 mg
