Lemon Cake Mix Cookies
These Lemon Cake Mix Cookies are a burst of sunshine! Easy to make, they bring zesty lemon flavor and fun add-ins for a delightful treat.
Servings: 24 servings
Ingredients
- 1 box yellow cake mix (15.25 ounce)
- 1 cup butter (softened)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon lemon extract
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 cup rainbow sprinkles or white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and yellow cake mix until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Step 3: Add in the egg, vanilla extract, and lemon extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
- Step 4: Stir in the lemon juice and zest until well blended.
- Step 5: Fold in the rainbow sprinkles or white chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Step 6: Scoop balls of dough onto a lined baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Step 7: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Electric Mixer
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
- Cookie Scoop
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to one week.
- Freeze cookie dough for later use; no thawing needed before baking!
- Experiment with different cake mix flavors for variety.