Description
These Lemon Cookies made from a lemon cake mix are a quick and easy treat with a bright, citrusy flavor. Perfectly soft and chewy, they offer a delightful lemon zest and juice infusion, finished with an optional dusting of powdered sugar for a sweet touch.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookies
- 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 Topping
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the lemon cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated and a consistent dough forms.
- Form Dough Balls: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of the dough and roll them into balls with your hands. Place the dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading during baking.
- Bake Cookies: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the center remains soft and tender.
- Cool Cookies: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the cookies cool on the sheet for 2-3 minutes, allowing them to set before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Optional Dusting: Once cooled, dust the cookies with powdered sugar for an extra touch of sweetness and an attractive finish before serving.
Notes
- Make sure not to overbake the cookies to keep them soft in the center.
- The lemon juice and zest enhance the citrus flavor; use fresh for best results.
- Powdered sugar dusting is optional but adds a nice visual and flavor contrast.
- Cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- For a more intense lemon flavor, consider adding a little more lemon zest or a few drops of lemon extract.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
