Here’s a delicious and super easy recipe for Cake Mix Gooey Butter Lemon Cookies! These cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with zesty lemon flavor. The cake mix makes them quick to whip up, and the gooey butter adds a rich, melt-in-your-mouth texture.
Ingredients:
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1 box lemon cake mix (usually 15.25 oz)
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1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
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1 large egg
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8 oz cream cheese, softened
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1 tsp lemon zest (optional, for extra lemony flavor)
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1/4 cup powdered sugar (for rolling the cookies)
Instructions:
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Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. -
Prepare the Dough:
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, softened butter, egg, and cream cheese. Mix until smooth and well-combined (the dough will be thick and sticky). -
Chill the Dough (Optional):
For a firmer dough, you can chill it for about 30 minutes in the fridge. This makes it easier to handle, but it’s not mandatory if you’re in a hurry. -
Form the Cookies:
Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Roll each ball in powdered sugar until it’s well-coated. -
Bake:
Place the cookie dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake in the preheated oven for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops are lightly cracked. -
Cool:
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tips:
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Lemon Zest: Adding lemon zest to the dough enhances the lemon flavor, but you can skip it if you want a milder taste.
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Don’t Over-Bake: These cookies will look soft and slightly underdone when you pull them out. That’s okay! The gooey texture comes from them being a bit soft in the center.
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Storage: Keep these cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
Enjoy!
These cookies are perfect for a quick dessert or for sharing at a gathering. They have a delicate texture and a refreshing lemon taste!