Description
These Lemon Cake Box Cookies are a delightful and easy treat that’s perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth. Made with a simple lemon cake mix, these cookies are soft, chewy, and bursting with bright, zesty flavor.
Ingredients
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- 1 box lemon cake mix (15.25 oz)
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, vegetable oil, eggs, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Stir with a spatula until well combined. The dough will be sticky.
- Chill Dough: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Shape and Coat: Scoop out about 2 tablespoons of dough and roll into a ball. Roll each ball in powdered sugar until well coated.
- Bake: Place dough balls 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies are set and puffy. They should not be browning.
- Cool and Serve: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Store leftover cookies in an airtight container.
Notes
- Chilling the dough is crucial for easier handling due to its sticky texture.
- Rolling the cookies in powdered sugar adds a delightful sweetness and a beautiful crackled appearance.
- For a more intense lemon flavor, add an extra tablespoon of lemon zest.
- You can use a different type of cake mix, such as vanilla or yellow cake mix, but the lemon flavor is what makes these cookies special.
- These cookies are perfect for parties, potlucks, or a simple afternoon treat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180kcal
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
