Description
These Easy Lemon Crinkle Cookies are a delightful treat with a burst of citrusy flavor. Made with just a few simple ingredients, these cookies are soft, chewy, and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cookies:
- 1 box (15.25 ounces) lemon cake mix
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
For Rolling:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine lemon cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Stir until a soft dough forms.
- Roll the Cookies: Place powdered sugar in a shallow bowl. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll them into balls, and coat each ball thoroughly in powdered sugar.
- Bake: Arrange the coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 9–11 minutes until edges are set and tops are slightly cracked.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a more intense lemon flavor, add 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract to the dough.
- Avoid overbaking to keep cookies soft and chewy.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
