Description
These Strawberry Lemonade Cake Mix Cookies are a delightful treat that perfectly blends the flavors of strawberry and lemon into a soft, chewy cookie. With the convenience of a cake mix, these cookies come together quickly for a burst of fruity sweetness in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
For the cookies:
- 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 dusting:
- powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix the dough: In a large bowl, combine the strawberry cake mix, vegetable oil, eggs, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Mix until a thick dough forms. Fold in the white chocolate chips, if using.
- Shape and bake: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll into balls. Place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 9–11 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers are slightly soft.
- Cool and dust: Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Once cooled, dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
- For extra zing, add a few drops of lemon extract.
- These cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- You can also use a lemon cake mix with chopped freeze-dried strawberries for a twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 140 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
