EASY LEMON CRINKLE COOKIES

If you are anything like me, the second spring rolls around, my kitchen is LOADED with all things lemon… I am talking lemon pasta, lemon water, lemon appetizers, and OF COURSE Lemon desserts! There is something so refreshing about a sweet and tart lemon treat on a hot spring/summer day. And yellow is my favorite color, so it is double the fun!

But with that being said… summer is quickly coming to an end, and I am holding on for dear life before everything turns to all things PUMPKIN. So, for the month of August, I will be highlighting some of my FAVORITE lemon recipes, starting with this easy and delicious cake mix recipe. And while you may be saying.. “really cake mix?” the answer is YES! Because not only is cake mix delicious, but it also makes the most fluffy and perfect cookies – EVERY. SINGLE.TIME. And I am all about creating recipes that give you a consistent outcome time after time!

So, if you are looking for the perfect “end of summer” treat or afternoon snack for your family… look no further! These EASY Lemon Crinkle cookies come together quick, combining cake mix with fresh ingredients, to get the perfect combination of fluffy cake texture with the sweet and tart lemon flavoring. They are a total hit in my house and by everyone that has tried them. So, grab your mixer, gather your ingredients and get to mixing! I promise you won’t regret it! But don’t take my word for it.. give is a try and let me know what you think!

If you try them, be sure to drop a comment and rating below! Sharing is caring and I always appreciate your love and feedback on my tasty creations!

• Lemon Cake Mix – Any brand will do!
• All-purpose Flour (or a gluten-free blend, if desired)
• Oil – My preference is vegetable oil, however Canola oil, Coconut oil or similar oils can be substituted here.
• Large Eggs – You’ll need two large eggs for this recipe to help bind all of the ingredients together.
• Lemon Zest – This will give the cookies a sweet and tart freshness.
• Lemon Juice – Freshly squeezed is preference but concentrate will also work, if you are in a pinch for time or don’t have a fresh lemon on hand.
• Powdered Sugar – This is a must for rolling the cookies and giving them that extra sweetness! Don’t have powdered sugar on hand? No worries you can make your own!

1. We will start by preparing our kitchen. Which will include, setting the oven to 350°F.
2. Mix together the cake mix, flour, oil, eggs, zest and lemon juice. Blend well.
3. Using a cookie scoop, carefully scoop dough. Drop balls into powdered sugar and gently roll to coat.
4. Drop rolled dough balls onto parchment lined cookie sheets.
5. Refrigerate balls for 30 minutes or until cold to the touch. (This will help prevent too much spreading while baking)
6. Bake at 350 for 10 minutes. Be careful not to overcook them or they will lose their gooey center!
7. Cool on pan for an additional minute before transferring to wire rack.
8. SERVE & ENJOY!

EASY Lemon Crinkle Cookies

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The PERFECT end of summer sweet treat that comes together in an hour or less! What makes these cookies so fluffy, rich and delicious? The secret is the lemon cake mix! And before you say that’s cheating.. I ask you, why make baking any harder than it already has to be? Let’s all make our lives simple together by grabbing a box of lemon cake mix, plus a few other ingredients and let’s whip up these rich and delicious treats! Your family will thank you when they go to grab one for their afternoon school/work snack

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Chill Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 50 minutes mins

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 2 Dozen

Equipment

• Kitchen Aid Mixer Not required but recommended

Ingredients

  

• Box Lemon Cake Mix
• 1/4 Cup Flour
• 1/4 Cup Veggie Oil
• 2 Largs Eggs
• 1 tsp Lemon Zest
• 1 1/2 Tablespoon Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
• 1/2 Cup Powdered Sugar for rolling

Instructions

 

• Mix together the cake mix, flour, oil, eggs, zest and lemon juice. Blend well.
• Using a cookie scoop, carefully scoop dough. Drop balls into powdered sugar and gently roll to coat.
• Drop rolled dough balls onto parchment lined cookie sheets.
• Refrigerate balls for 30 minutes or until cold to the touch. (This will help prevent too much spreading while baking)
• Once they have sat on the fridge, bake at 350 for 10 minutes. Cool on pan for an additional minute before transferring to wire rack.

Notes

Cookies may be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week or in the freezer for up to two months (if they last that long). 

A quick note on lemons… A good rule of thumb is that 1 medium lemon will yield about 1 tablespoon of lemon zest and 1.5-2 tablespoons of lemon juice.

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