Cake Mix Lemon Crinkle Cookies
Delightful lemon-flavored cookies with a soft, chewy texture, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Cookie Ingredients
- 1 box lemon cake mix
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for rolling) Optional: extra lemon zest for garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the lemon cake mix, vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla extract, and lemon zest. Stir until well blended to form a thick dough.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to make rolling easier and improve cookie texture.
Baking
- Once chilled, remove the dough from the fridge. Use a cookie scoop or your hands to form small balls about 1 inch in diameter.
- Roll each ball in powdered sugar until generously coated. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes. The cookies should look slightly underbaked in the center.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Dust with additional powdered sugar before serving, if desired.
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Notes
Serve cookies plain, with powdered sugar, or create a sandwich with lemon cream cheese frosting. Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.