Cake Mix Lemon Pecan Cookies
Brighten up your dessert table with these irresistibly soft and tangy Cake Mix Lemon Pecan Cookies! Made with a shortcut of lemon-flavored cake mix, these cookies deliver a zesty citrus punch complemented by the buttery crunch of pecans in every bite. Rolled in powdered sugar before baking, they achieve a beautiful crinkle effect that’s as stunning as it is delicious. With only a handful of ingredients and a prep time of just 10 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth or impressing guests without the hassle. Whether served as an afternoon treat or a party favorite, these lemon pecan cookies are a delightful combination of flavor and simplicity that everyone will love.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 box lemon-flavored cake mix
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- 0.5 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the lemon-flavored cake mix, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until all ingredients are well incorporated.
Gently fold in the chopped pecans, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Place the powdered sugar in a small bowl. Using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop, scoop out portions of the dough and roll them into balls (about 1.5 inches in diameter).
Roll each dough ball in the powdered sugar until fully coated, then place them on the prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies are set and slightly golden around the edges.
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3662 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 160.8 g | 206% | |
| Saturated Fat | 49.9 g | 250% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 496 mg | 165% | |
| Sodium | 3872 mg | 168% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 518.5 g | 189% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.0 g | 43% | |
| Total Sugars | 272.3 g | ||
| Protein | 48.2 g | 96% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 846 mg | 65% | |
| Iron | 12.7 mg | 71% | |
| Potassium | 964 mg | 21% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
