Lemon Cake Mix Cookies
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
35 mins
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Cook Time
12 mins
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Total Time
47 mins
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Servings
24
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Calories
159 kcal
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Course
Baked Goods
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Cuisine
American
Lemon Cake Mix Cookies
Description
The cookie dough is made by creaming together softened butter, cream cheese, egg, and lemon extract until smooth, then incorporating lemon cake mix. Chilling the dough for 30 minutes firms it, making it easier to shape. The dough is rolled into one-inch balls, coated in powdered sugar, and placed spaced on greased cookie sheets. Baking at 350°F for 12 to 13 minutes results in cookies that are set with a soft, slightly chewy texture.
The lemon flavor is prominent due to the cake mix and lemon extract, while the cream cheese contributes to a moist, tender crumb. Powdered sugar coating adds sweetness and slight texture contrast on the outside. Cooling on wire racks after baking prevents overcooking and maintains the cookie’s soft interior.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter softened
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract flavor
- 1 box lemon cake mix
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together the butter, cream cheese, egg, and lemon extract with an electric mixer until smooth.
- Add the lemon cake mix and mix until well incorporated.
- Cover the cookie dough in the bowl and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- While the dough is chilling, preheat the oven to 350F.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls, roll each in the powdered sugar, then place on cookie sheets greased with non-stick cooking spray. Leave at least 2 inches of space between each cookie.
- Bake the cookies at 350F for 12-13 minutes until set. Cool the cookies on the baking sheets for 2 minutes, then transfer to a wire cooling rack to cool completely. Dust with additional powdered sugar if desired.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 24Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 159 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 159kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 27mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 220mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 26mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 255IU | 5% |
| Calcium | 57mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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