Cake Mix Lemon Crinkle Cookies
Delightful and refreshing lemon crinkle cookies with a soft, chewy texture.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 box lemon cake mix
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
- extra none lemon zest for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the lemon cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Mix until smooth until fully combined.
- Let the dough rest for about 10 minutes.
- Place powdered sugar in a shallow dish and portion the dough into small balls, rolling each in powdered sugar until fully coated.
- Arrange the dough balls on prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie.
Baking
- Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, until the edges begin to turn light golden and the centers appear soft.
- Allow cookies to cool for 5 minutes on baking sheets before transferring to wire racks.
- If desired, sprinkle additional lemon zest on top before serving.
Notes
For best results, measure ingredients accurately and avoid overmixing. Ensure to let the dough rest briefly before rolling.