Description
These Strawberry Lemonade Cake Mix Cookies are a delightful blend of sweet strawberry and tangy lemon flavors. Easy to prepare with a boxed cake mix, they offer a soft, chewy texture with optional white chocolate chips for added sweetness. Perfect for spring and summer gatherings, these cookies are both visually appealing and deliciously refreshing.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 1 box strawberry cake mix (15.25 oz)
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips (optional)
For Rolling
- Powdered sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, combine the strawberry cake mix, vegetable oil, eggs, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Mix well until a soft dough forms. If using, fold in the white chocolate chips gently to distribute evenly.
- Optional Rolling: For a sweeter, crackled exterior, roll each tablespoon-sized dough ball in powdered sugar. This step adds extra sweetness and a delightful texture to the cookies.
- Shape Cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Bake: Bake the cookies for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers remain soft, ensuring a chewy texture.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. This helps them set properly and enhances texture.
Notes
- You can skip the powdered sugar for a smoother cookie finish.
- For more lemon punch, add a drop of lemon extract to the dough.
- These cookies are great for spring and summer gatherings.
- If the dough is too sticky, chilling it in the refrigerator will make shaping easier.
