Lemon Cake Mix Cookies
A bright and zesty lemon cookie recipe made with lemon cake mix and topped with an irresistible cream cheese frosting .
Servings: 12 cookies
Calories: 690kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup cold unsalted butter cut into 1" chunks
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 egg yolk
- 2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 box lemon cake mix
- 1 ½ cups unbleached all-purpose flour
Cream Cheese Frosting
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened to room temperature
- 4 tablespoon butter at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1-2 tablespoon milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl with an electric mixer, beat the butter and sugar until slightly creamy, about 2 minutes.
- Add the eggs and egg yolk, one at a time, scraping down the edges between each addition.
- Add the vanilla, and beat to combine.
- Add the baking powder, baking soda, and salt, and beat to combine.
- Add the cake mix and flour, beating until combined.
- Spray a ⅓ cup measuring cup with cooking spray (this keeps the dough from sticking) and form the dough into ⅓ cup balls.
- Place 3 dough balls on each baking sheet (you will need to do this in two batches).
- Bake for 9-10 minutes in preheated oven. The edges should be slightly golden and the middle set. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes and then transfer to a cooling rack to cool COMPLETELY.
Cream Cheese Frosting:
- In a separate bowl, add the cream cheese, butter, vanilla, and salt and beat until well combined.
- Add the powdered sugar, and beat until well combined.
- Add milk, starting with 1 tablespoon and beat until combined. Add second tablespoon of milk as needed.
- Spread on cooled cookies. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 690kcal | Carbohydrates: 106g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 113mg | Sodium: 561mg | Potassium: 134mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 75g | Vitamin A: 907IU | Calcium: 147mg | Iron: 2mg