{"id":917,"date":"2022-05-15T19:37:54","date_gmt":"2022-05-15T23:37:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/howtomakeeasycookies.com\/?p=917"},"modified":"2023-01-18T17:10:45","modified_gmt":"2023-01-18T22:10:45","slug":"lemon-cake-mix-cookies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/howtomakeeasycookies.com\/lemon-cake-mix-cookies\/","title":{"rendered":"lemon cake mix cookies"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Delicately soft lemon crackle cookies are easy to make using a cake mix and fresh lemon juice and zest. These tart Lemon Cake Mix cookies are rolled in powdered sugar before baking to add sweetness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If you want to make the easiest lemon cookies, start with a lemon cake mix. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To really ramp up the lemon flavor, add a splash of fresh lemon juice and the fragrant yellow zest from a lemon. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With just a few ingredients, you can make a batch of these lemon cake mix cookies in under 20 minutes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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These cookies are soft with slightly crispy edges. They are packed with fresh lemon flavor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They also have a wonderful balance of tartness and sweetness. The powdered sugar sprinkled over top adds a nice contrast in color and flavor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Let's make Lemon Cake Mix Cookies!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You'll need:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

supplies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  • a Microplane grater (or small-hole cheese grater)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • a large mixing bowl<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • a silicone spatula or wooden spoon<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • small cookie scoop (about 1 tablespoon)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 3 baking sheets lined with parchment paper or silicone baking mats<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    cake mix<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    • You\u2019ll need one 15.25 ounce box of lemon cake mix<\/strong>. I used Duncan Hines but any brand will work fine. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      vegetable or canola oil<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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      • You may use either vegetable or canola oil<\/strong>. Although they taste slightly different, both have neutral flavors which is what you want when making lemon-flavored cookies. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        eggs <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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        • Make sure to use large eggs<\/strong>. Egg size does matter in baking because you\u2019re adding a liquid. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

          lemon juice and zest <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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          • Wash and dry one large lemon. Grate off the yellow zest. Do not grate the white pith as it is bitter. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Then, squeeze the lemon and pour the juice through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any pulp and seeds. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • You'll need 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice to make your cookies. Save the rest to flavor tea or to use in another recipe. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n