Lemon Cake Cookies

Lemon Cake Cookies are soft, flavorful cookies that combine the best of a moist lemon cake with the fun, portable nature of a cookie. These treats have a bright, zesty lemon flavor, complemented by a light, fluffy texture that melts in your mouth.

Perfect for snack time, afternoon tea, or a sweet addition to a lunchbox, lemon cake cookies are simple yet delightful. They are a fantastic way to enjoy the refreshing taste of lemons in a handheld treat.

Here’s the funny part I didn’t even plan to make them since I had a lemon cake mix sitting in the pantry for, what, three months Maybe longer. One rainy afternoon, I thought, “Why not” so I tossed in a few simple ingredients and crossed my fingers until BAM instant family favorite.

I made them with my daughter although she mostly licked the spoon and claimed she was doing “quality control.” I didn’t complain because it made the whole thing more fun.

Anyway, if you’ve got a box of lemon cake mix, you’re already halfway there and you don’t need any fancy steps because there’s no waiting forever. It’s just sweet, lemony joy ready in under thirty minutes.

Have you ever made cookies from cake mix If not, oh buddy, you’re in for a treat since these disappear fast like blink-and-they’re-gone fast.
So, no judgment if you don’t feel like sharing because trust me, I completely get it.

Are you ready to bake.

Kitchen Equipment Needed :

• Mixing bowls “small and large”
• Whisk
• Electric mixer or hand mixer
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Spatula
• Cookie scoop or spoon
• Baking sheets
• Parchment paper
• Wire cooling rack

Tips for Lemon Cake Cookies :

Use room temperature butter for easier mixing and a lighter texture.

Fresh lemon juice and zest give the cookies a bright, natural flavor. Bottled juice can be used in a pinch, but fresh is best.

Do not overmix the dough once the flour is added to prevent dense cookies.

Check early: oven temperatures vary, so start checking cookies a minute or two before the recommended baking time.

Freezing dough: cookie dough can be frozen in balls for up to a month. Bake directly from frozen, adding an extra 1–2 minutes to the baking time.

What to Eat with Lemon Cake Cookies ??

These cookies taste amazing with a hot cup of tea, coffee, or even a mild herbal tea. The lemony flavor feels bright and refreshing with every sip.

My kids love them with a glass of cold milk or lemonade it’s a light, sweet treat that’s perfect for snack time.

Ingredients :

• 2 ½ cups all purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• Optional: powdered sugar or lemon glaze for topping

How to Make Lemon Cake Cookies :

Step 1

First preheat your oven to 350°F “175°C” and line baking sheets with parchment paper: this ensures your cookies don’t stick and bake evenly and mix dry ingredients: in a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside then cream butter and sugar: in a large bowl, use a mixer to cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. This step is crucial for the soft texture of the cookies.

Step 2

Second add eggs and flavorings: beat in the eggs, one at a time, then add vanilla extract, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Mix until well combined tand combine wet and dry ingredients: gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix to keep the cookies tender then scoop the dough: use a cookie scoop or spoon to place dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.

Step 3

Finally bake: bake for 10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers are still soft and cool : allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely then optional topping: dust with powdered sugar or drizzle a simple lemon glaze for extra sweetness and presentation.

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