Easy Cake Mix Cookies Perfect Lemon Cookie
Bright, zesty, and irresistibly simple, these Easy Cake Mix Lemon Cookies are a citrus lover's dream! Made with just five pantry-friendly ingredients—including a lemon cake mix for maximum convenience—these cookies come together in under 20 minutes from start to finish. A touch of fresh lemon zest elevates the flavor, while a powdered sugar coating creates their signature crinkled appearance and soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture. Perfect for potlucks, bake sales, or a quick treat to brighten your day, these cookies are both beginner-friendly and crowd-pleasing. With their vibrant lemon flavor and effortless preparation, they’re sure to become a go-to recipe in your baking repertoire!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 15.25 ounces lemon cake mix
- 2 large eggs
- 0.5 cups vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 0.5 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the lemon cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and lemon zest. Mix until the ingredients are well combined and a dough forms.
Place the powdered sugar in a small bowl. Scoop out about 1 tablespoon of dough and roll it into a ball using your hands.
Roll the dough ball in the powdered sugar until it is completely coated, then place it on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining dough, spacing the cookies about 2 inches apart.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 9–11 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops have a crinkled appearance. Be careful not to overbake; the cookies should remain soft in the center.
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 2–3 minutes. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve your delicious lemon cookies and enjoy! Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2875 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 135.6 g | 174% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.4 g | 112% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 67.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 372 mg | 124% | |
| Sodium | 2305 mg | 100% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 407.1 g | 148% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.7 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 253.6 g | ||
| Protein | 34.2 g | 68% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 710 mg | 55% | |
| Iron | 8.3 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 362 mg | 8% | |
*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.
