Description
These Cake Mix Lemon Crinkle Cookies are a quick and delightful dessert made with simple ingredients like lemon cake mix, eggs, and vegetable oil. Rolled in powdered sugar, they form a beautiful crinkle top with a soft, lemony center, perfect for a refreshing treat or an elegant addition to any dessert table.
Ingredients
Cookie Dough
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 box lemon cake mix (approx. 15.25 oz)
- Zest of 1 whole lemon
Coating
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the eggs, vegetable oil, lemon cake mix, and lemon zest. Stir thoroughly until the mixture forms a smooth cookie dough without any dry spots.
- Coat Dough: Pour the powdered sugar into a shallow bowl. Using a small cookie scoop (about 2 tablespoons) or spoon, form dough balls and roll each one in the powdered sugar until fully coated. This step creates the signature crinkle effect during baking.
- Arrange Cookies: Place the coated dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them evenly to allow room for spreading.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 7 to 9 minutes, or until they are set and no longer doughy in the center. They should be lightly puffed with visible cracks on top.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This helps them firm up and finish baking through.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon zest for the best flavor and aroma.
- Make sure not to overbake; cookies continue to set while cooling.
- You can substitute vegetable oil with light olive oil or melted coconut oil for a different taste.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.
- If you don’t have a mini ice cream scoop, use 2 tablespoons to portion out dough evenly.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
