Lemon Gooey Butter Cookies
Delight in the sweet and tangy flavors of these Lemon Gooey Butter Cookies that are buttery, zesty, and utterly delightful.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 42 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (18.25 oz) lemon cake mix
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine the lemon cake mix, cream cheese, melted butter, egg, vanilla extract, and lemon zest in a large mixing bowl.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
- Portion the dough into balls and roll in powdered sugar.
- Prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden.
- Cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Store leftover cookies in an airtight container for up to 4-5 days or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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