Ultimate Proven Lemon Cake Mix Cookies
This recipe provides the best method for making soft, chewy cookies using a standard lemon cake mix for quick preparation.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 11 min
- Total Time: 21 min
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (15.25 oz) lemon cake mix
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon lemon extract (optional, for stronger flavor)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, combine the lemon cake mix, eggs, and vegetable oil. Mix with a spoon or electric mixer until a soft dough forms. If using, mix in the lemon extract.
- Place the powdered sugar in a shallow dish.
- Scoop the dough into rounded tablespoons. Roll each scoop into a ball, then roll the ball thoroughly in the powdered sugar until fully coated.
- Place the coated dough balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Do not flatten them.
- Bake for 9 to 11 minutes. The edges should look set, but the centers will still look slightly soft. Do not overbake.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra tartness, add 1 teaspoon of lemon zest to the dough mixture.
- If you prefer a slightly crispier edge, bake for an additional minute.
- These cookies store well in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg