Description
Lemon Snowflakes are bright, tangy, and soft cookies made effortlessly with lemon cake mix. These delightful treats feature a crackled powdered sugar coating and a fresh burst of lemon flavor, making them a perfect easy-to-make citrus dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 box lemon cake mix
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Mix Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine the lemon cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, lemon zest, and vanilla extract. Stir the mixture until it forms a soft, cohesive dough.
- Shape Cookies: Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into smooth balls between your palms.
- Coat with Powdered Sugar: Roll each dough ball in powdered sugar until it is fully coated, which will give the cookies their signature crackled appearance.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the cookies are set and the tops show a delicate crackled texture.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes to firm up, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- For enhanced lemon flavor, add 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice to the dough or substitute vanilla extract with lemon extract.
- Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days to maintain freshness.
