Lemon Cake Mix Cookies
Lemon cake mix cookies are a delightful burst of sunshine in every bite! These soft, chewy cookies are incredibly easy to make, requiring just a few simple ingredients. With their zesty lemon flavor and sugary snowy coating, they’re perfect for any occasion—whether you’re celebrating or just brightening up a rainy day. Whip up a batch and watch them disappear faster than you can say “lemon zest!”
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 box lemon cake mix (15.25 oz)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine lemon cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and lemon zest. Mix until smooth.
- Scoop about two tablespoons of dough and roll into balls; coat each ball in confectioners' sugar.
- Place cookie balls on ungreased baking sheets, spaced two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden around the edges but still soft in the center.
- Let cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg