These Lemon Gooey Butter Cookies are soft, chewy, and bursting with bright, zesty lemon flavor. Made with a few simple ingredients and rolled in powdered sugar for a crinkled, melt-in-your-mouth finish, these cookies are the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. They’re quick, easy, and truly the best ever!
Ingredients:
- 1 box (15.25 oz) lemon cake mix
- 1 block (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest (optional, for extra zing)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Mix the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and lemon zest (if using), and mix until combined. Gradually add the lemon cake mix, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Chill the Dough: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes to make it easier to handle.
- Shape and Coat: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Roll each ball in powdered sugar until fully coated.
- Bake: Place the coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies are set but still soft in the center.
- 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. Enjoy with a cup of tea or as a sweet treat anytime!
Nutrition (per cookie, based on 24 cookies):
- Calories: 120
- Protein: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
- Sodium: 125mg
- Sugar: 10g
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