Lemon Cake Mix Cookies
These chewy and tangy lemon cake mix cookies are easy to make with only 3 necessary ingredients. You can have these baked up and ready for snacking in about 20 minutes.
Equipment
- cookie sheet
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Large spoon or spatula
- Measuring Cup
- Measuring Spoon or Cookie Scoop
Ingredients
- 1 box Lemon Cake Mix
- 2 Eggs
- ⅓ Cup Vegetable Oil
- ⅓ Cup Powdered Sugar optional
- 1 Teaspoon Lemon Extract, Lemon Juice or Lemon Zest optional
Instructions
- Grease the cookie sheet with butter or cooking spray if it it not a non-stick sheet.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Add the lemon cake mix to the mixing bowl.
- Add 2 eggs and ⅓ cup of vegetable oil to the cake mix in the bowl.
- Mix all ingredients well until they are thoroughly combined.
- (optional) Place dough in freezer for 20 mins or fridge for 40 minute to chill.
- Remove dough from freezer and use a tablespoon to scoop heaping balls (about 1.5 tablespoons each) of dough and roll them tightly.
- (optional) Roll each ball of cookie dough in powdered sugar.
- Place the balls of cookie dough a few inches apart on the cookie sheet.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 8 - 10 minutes or until edges of the cookies are firm.
- Allow cookies to cool (centers will continue to cook and firm as they cool). Then, enjoy.
Notes
Tips & Variations
- Don't overmix dough - only mix the dough enough to combine everything well, this will help keep cookies from spreading while baking.
- Chill to prevent flat cookies - chill the dough for 20 mins in the freezer or 40 mins in the fridge to keep cookies from spreading and getting flat
- Add lemon flavor - mix in 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, lemon extract, lemon zest or even a box of instant lemon pudding to really ramp up the lemon flavor.
- Add some extra sweetness - drizzle cookies with a glaze or icing. Or, add in some white chocolate or regular chocolate chips.
- To store cookies: keep cookies in an airtight container at room temperature or in the fridge for up to a week.
- To freeze cookies: place cookies in a freezer bag or airtight container and freeze for up to a year. Defrost on the counter at room temperature or heat for 15 seconds in the microwave.
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Nutrition information provided is just an estimate and may vary based on specific ingredients used.