Description
Deliciously soft Lemon Cake Mix Cookies that are quick to make and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- Lemon cake mix – 1 box (15.25 oz)
- Cream cheese, softened – 4 oz
- Unsalted butter, softened – ¼ cup
- Egg, room temperature – 1 large
- Vanilla extract – 1 teaspoon
- Powdered sugar – ½ cup (for rolling)
- Butter – 2 tablespoons (for glaze)
- Powdered sugar – 1 cup (for glaze)
- Milk – 2–3 tablespoons
- Vanilla extract – ½ teaspoon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Combine lemon cake mix, softened cream cheese, butter, egg, and vanilla in a large bowl.
- Mix until dough is fully combined and sticky.
- Use a medium cookie scoop to portion dough.
- Roll each portion into a ball with floured or powdered sugar hands if needed.
- Roll each ball generously in powdered sugar to coat.
- Place balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet with space between them.
- Bake for 9 to 10 minutes until tops are puffed and cracked.
- Remove from oven and let cool completely on the pan.
- Melt butter in a small bowl for the glaze.
- Whisk in powdered sugar, vanilla, and 2 to 3 tablespoons milk until smooth.
- Drizzle or dip cooled cookies in the glaze.
- Let glaze set before serving.
Notes
For a dairy-free version, swap the butter and cream cheese for plant-based alternatives. Store cookies in an airtight container to keep them soft.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: lemon cookies, cake mix cookies, easy dessert