Easy Lemon Cookies Recipe
These Easy Lemon Cookies are soft, sweet, and delicately tart. Made with lemon cake mix, eggs, and lemon extract, they come together in just 20 minutes. Finished with a light coating of confectioners' sugar, they make the perfect bright treat.
36 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 package 15.25 ounces lemon cake mix
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon lemon extract
- ⅓ cup confectioners' sugar for coating
Instructions
Preheat the Oven
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or leaving it ungreased, as preferred.
Prepare the Dough
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the lemon cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and lemon extract. Stir the mixture thoroughly until a soft, cohesive dough forms.
Coat the Dough
- Place the confectioners' sugar in a separate shallow bowl. Using a teaspoon or small cookie scoop, portion out the dough and roll each piece into a ball. Roll each dough ball generously in the confectioners' sugar until fully coated.
Bake the Cookies
- Arrange the coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them approximately 2 inches apart. Bake in the preheated oven for 6 to 9 minutes, or until the edges are set and the bottoms are lightly golden.
Cool and Serve
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 2 to 3 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve as desired.
Notes
To make this recipe gluten-free, substitute the regular lemon cake mix with a gluten-free lemon cake mix. Ensure that all other ingredients, including the lemon extract and confectioners' sugar, are certified gluten-free to prevent cross-contamination.