Description
Indulge in a zesty delight with our Lemon Gooey Butter Cookies recipe. Bursting with tangy lemon flavor and boasting a melt-in-your-mouth texture, these cookies are a delightful twist on the classic buttery indulgence. Perfect for any occasion, they’re simple to whip up and impossible to resist.
Ingredients
1 box lemon cake mix
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon lemon zest (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.
- Add egg, vanilla extract, and lemon extract, mixing until well combined.
- Gradually add lemon cake mix, mixing until fully incorporated.
- Chill dough in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Scoop chilled dough into 1-inch balls, rolling them in powdered sugar.
- Place dough balls on prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set and tops are cracked.
- Cool cookies on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to wire rack to cool completely.
- Sprinkle with lemon zest if desired.
Notes
For best results, allow cookies to cool completely before serving.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24 cookies
- Calories: 150 kcal
