Description
These Lemon Cookies made from a lemon cake mix are a delightfully quick and easy treat bursting with bright citrus flavor. Perfectly soft with lightly golden edges, these cookies combine the convenience of a cake mix with fresh lemon juice and zest for a fresh, tangy taste. They come together in under 30 minutes, making them ideal for a simple dessert or an afternoon snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 box lemon cake mix (about 15 oz)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to ensure the cookies don’t stick.
- 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 into a smooth dough.
- Form Dough Balls: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of the dough and roll each into a ball using your hands. Place the dough balls evenly on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading while baking.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 9-11 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden but the center remains soft to the touch, indicating a tender texture inside.
- Cool: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 2-3 minutes to set. Then, transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely and prevent sogginess.
- Optional Dusting: Once fully cooled, optionally dust the cookies with powdered sugar for an added touch of sweetness and a pretty finish before serving.
Notes
- For a zestier flavor, increase the lemon zest to 1½ teaspoons.
- You can substitute vegetable oil with melted butter for a richer taste.
- Make sure not to overbake to keep the cookies soft inside.
- Powdered sugar dusting is optional but adds a nice visual appeal and slight sweetness.
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best citrus flavor; bottled lemon juice may alter taste.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
