Lemon cake mix cookies are absolutely delightful! They have a soft, chewy texture that melts in your mouth, and the bright, zesty lemon flavor is incredibly refreshing. Each bite is a perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess, making them irresistible. They’re the kind of treat that you can’t stop at just one!🍋🍪
Lemon Cake Mix Cookies
Lemon cake mix cookies became popular in the 1950s, thanks to Betty Crocker’s cook booklets. These cookies are made by mixing lemon cake mix with eggs and oil, resulting in a soft, chewy treat with a bright, citrusy flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 box lemon cake mix
- zest of 1 whole lemon
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or silpat mats.
- In a large bowl, mix together the eggs, oil, cake mix and lemon zest until combined.
- Place the powdered sugar in a shallow bowl or dish. Use a mini ice cream scoop (equivalent to 2 tablespoons) and roll cookie dough into powdered sugar until evenly coated.
- Place on prepared cookie sheet and bake for 7-9 minutes or until the cookies are set and no longer doughy or too soft.
- Let the cookies cool for a few minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.