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A single, bright yellow Lemon Cake Mix Cookies, heavily dusted with white powdered sugar, resting on a white plate.

Simple Lemon Cake Mix Cookies


  • Author: cocktailmixguide.com
  • Total Time: 20 min
  • Yield: About 2 dozen 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Quick cookies made using a boxed lemon cake mix.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 box (15.25 oz) lemon cake mix
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (for rolling)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the lemon cake mix, eggs, and vegetable oil. Mix until a soft dough forms.
  3. Place the powdered sugar in a shallow dish.
  4. Scoop tablespoons of dough and roll each piece into a ball.
  5. Roll each dough ball completely in the powdered sugar.
  6. Place the coated dough balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
  7. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes. The edges should look set.
  8. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before moving them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For a stronger lemon flavor, add 1 teaspoon of lemon zest to the dough mixture.
  • Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature.
  • Prep Time: 10 min
  • Cook Time: 10 min
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 120mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6.5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 19g
  • Fiber: 0.5g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg

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