Lemon Cake Mix Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 box (15.25 oz) lemon cake mix
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest ((about 1 large lemon))
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice ((juice the lemon after zesting))
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 375℉. Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper.

2. 2

   In a large mixing bowl, add the dry lemon cake mix, oil, eggs, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Stir until the batter is fully incorporated and smooth.

3. 3

   Cover the bowl with a lid or plastic wrap, and refrigerate the cookie dough for 1 hour. This helps the cookies maintain their shape during cooking and makes the cookie dough easier to handle.

4. 4

   Place the powdered sugar into a small bowl.

5. 5

   Use a small cookie scoop, or portion out 1-inch round balls of dough. Roll each dough ball in the powdered sugar until fully coated. Place the coated balls onto the lined baking sheet.

6. 6

   Bake for 8-12 minutes or until the edges are set and the tops appear 'crinkled'. Avoid overtaking to keep the cookies soft and chewy.

7. 7

   Allow the cookies to cool on the cookie sheet for 5-10 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack to cool completely.