Cake Mix Lemon Crinkle Cookies
Delightful cake mix lemon crinkle cookies that are soft, chewy, and bursting with zesty lemon flavor, perfect for any gathering or as a simple snack.
Ingredients
Dough Ingredients
- 1 box lemon cake mix Use a high-quality lemon cake mix for best flavor.
- 2 large eggs Ensure eggs are at room temperature for better mixing.
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice For added zest, increase lemon juice amount.
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest Freshly grated lemon zest enhances the flavor.
Coating Ingredients
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar For coating the cookies.
Instructions
Preparation
- 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, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Stir until the ingredients form a smooth dough.
- Refrigerate the dough for about 30 minutes to make it easier to work with.
- Scoop out tablespoons of the chilled dough and roll them into balls.
- Roll each ball in powdered sugar until completely coated.
Baking
- Place the sugar-coated balls on your prepared baking sheets, spacing them about two inches apart.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the center looks soft.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for five minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
To keep cookies fresh, store them in an airtight container at room temperature. For longer storage, freeze individual cookies wrapped tightly in plastic wrap. Consider variations with white chocolate chips or nuts for added flavor.