Description
Delight in these easy Strawberry Lemonade Cake Mix Cookies, a perfect blend of sweet strawberry and tangy lemon flavors. Made from a simple cake mix base enhanced with fresh lemon zest and juice, these cookies deliver a soft, chewy texture with a crackly, powdered sugar-coated exterior. Ideal for a quick dessert or snack, they bake up in just 10 minutes and make 24 irresistible treats.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 1 box (15.25 oz) strawberry cake mix
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Coating
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Prepare Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine the strawberry cake mix, vegetable oil, eggs, lemon zest, and fresh lemon juice. Stir thoroughly until the mixture forms a smooth, cohesive dough.
- Shape Cookies: Using a spoon or a cookie scoop, portion the dough into 1-inch balls. Roll each ball evenly in powdered sugar to create a sweet, crackly coating on the cookies.
- Arrange for Baking: Place the powdered sugar-coated dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading during baking.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are set and the tops show slight cracks, indicating they are perfectly baked.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to firm up, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely and avoid sogginess from steam.
- Serve: Once cooled, serve the cookies and enjoy their delightful strawberry-lemon flavor combination.
Notes
- For extra lemon flavor, add a teaspoon of lemon extract or an additional tablespoon of lemon zest.
- Make sure not to over-bake to keep cookies soft and chewy rather than dry.
- You can substitute vegetable oil with melted coconut oil for a slight coconut aroma and healthier fat option.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days to maintain freshness.
- Rolling the dough balls generously in powdered sugar helps achieve a festive crackled appearance once baked.
