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Lemon Cake Mix Cookies

Melt-in-your-mouth lemon cake mix cookies are a simple cookie and summer favorite. With few ingredients, they mix up in minutes!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Chill
30 mins
Total Time
47 mins
Servings: 24
Calories: 148 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 (15.25-ounce) box lemon cake mix
  • ½ cup Butter, softened
  • ½ teaspoon lemon extract
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 egg
  • powdered sugar

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. With a hand mixer, beat butter, lemon extract, egg, and cream cheese until fluffy. Add in cake mix and beat until smooth.
  3. Chill in the fridge for 30 minutes.
  4. Add ½ cup powdered sugar to a small bowl. Roll dough into ½-1 inch balls and dip in powdered sugar. Placed on a greased baking sheet (or line the pan with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat).
  5. Bake for 12-13 minutes. Do not let the cookies brown.
  6. Allow the cookies to cool for a few minutes on the baking pan before transferring them to a cooling rack. If desired, sift more powdered sugar over the tops. ENJOY!

Notes

  • Recipe Tips.
  • Store the cookie dough, covered, in the fridge for up to 2 days, or freeze cookie dough balls for up to 3 months. See How to Freeze Cookie Dough for tips.
  • Store baked cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days or in the freezer for 3-4 months. 
  • Store baked cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days or in the freezer for 3-4 months. 
  • Do not make the cake into batter. You will only be using the lemon cake powder in the cookie recipe.
  • We always use room-temperature cream cheese and eggs because they incorporate the best.
  • This dough is a little sticky. We chill the dough and use a cookie scoop to help make it easier to scoop. This also prevents flat cookies!

Nutrition Information

Calories 148kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 18g (6%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 27mg (9%) Sodium 223mg (9%) Potassium 25mg (1%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 255IU (5%) Calcium 57mg (6%) Iron 0.5mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 148

% Daily Value*

Calories 148kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 18g 6%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 27mg 9%
Sodium 223mg 9%
Potassium 25mg 1%
Sugar 9g 18%
Vitamin A 255IU 5%
Calcium 57mg 6%
Iron 0.5mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.