Description
Indulge in the irresistible taste of Lemon Gooey Butter Cookies with this easy recipe. These soft, lemony treats are perfect for any occasion, from afternoon tea to holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
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For the Cookies:
- 1 box lemon cake mix (15.25 oz)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare Dough: In a large bowl, beat together cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add egg, lemon zest, and vanilla; mix well. Stir in lemon cake mix to form a soft dough. Chill for 30 minutes.
- Shape Cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized dough, roll into balls, and coat in powdered sugar. Place on baking sheet, spacing 2 inches apart.
- Bake: Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are set and centers are slightly soft. Cool on sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra lemon flavor, consider adding ½ teaspoon of lemon extract to the dough.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
