Description
Lemon Cake Mix Cookies are a delightful combination of zesty lemon flavor and creamy cheesecake richness. These soft, chewy cookies are incredibly easy to make using just a box of lemon cake mix, cream cheese, and butter. Perfect for spring gatherings, parties, or simply as a sweet treat at home, they deliver a bright burst of flavor in every bite. With their crackly exterior and tender interior, these cookies quickly become favorites among family and friends. Add a drizzle of lemon glaze for an extra touch of sweetness and serve them alongside fresh berries or a scoop of ice cream for an indulgent dessert experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (15.25 oz) lemon cake mix
- 4 oz softened cream cheese
- ¼ cup softened unsalted butter
- 1 large room temperature egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine lemon cake mix, cream cheese, butter, egg, and vanilla until fully mixed; the dough will be thick.
- Using a medium cookie scoop (about 1½ tablespoons), form dough into balls and roll in powdered sugar to coat.
- Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 9-10 minutes until puffed and cracked but still soft inside.
- Allow cookies to cool before glazing or serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg