Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Lemon Gooey Butter Cookies, a perfectly sweet treat that combines the richness of butter with the zesty freshness of lemon, delivering pure joy in every bite.
Ingredients
1 box lemon cake mix (or yellow cake mix for a milder flavor)
8 oz cream cheese
softened
1/2 cup unsalted butter
softened
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon lemon extract (optional for a more intense lemon flavor)
1/4 cup powdered sugar (for rolling the dough)
Zest of 1 lemon (for extra lemon flavor in the coating)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and unsalted butter until creamy and well-blended.
- Add the lemon cake mix, egg, vanilla extract, and lemon extract (if using) to the bowl, and mix until a dough forms.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes for easier handling.
- Roll the chilled dough into balls, then roll each ball in a mixture of powdered sugar and lemon zest before placing them on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden.
Notes
Allow the cookies to cool slightly on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. For a more intense lemon flavor, increase the amount of lemon extract used.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
Keywords: Lemon Gooey Butter Cookies, lemon cookies, dessert, baking, easy cookie recipe