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Well I have been staring at a random box of lemon cake mix in my pantry for months now. I am not a huge fan of cake mixes and for the life of me I cannot remember why I purchased it in the first place. However, I was determined to use the mix this weekend and started browsing the web for ideas. I came across a recipe from allrecipes that used boxed lemon cake mix to make cookies. The reviews were mixed; some stating they were delicious, while others complained they tasted like Froot Loops. I happen to thoroughly enjoy Froot Loops, so I decided to give these a try with a couple of minor substitutions. Here is the verdict: The texture of these cookies was amazing- nice, crisp outsides with a chewy center! The taste was really quite good, not too tart and not too sweet. This is not a cookie I would make on a weekly basis, but it was good nonetheless. So, if you have a random box of lemon cake mix, make these…I bet you could use the base of cake mix, 2 eggs and vegetable oil with other cake mixes as well. Happy Baking!
1 (18.25 ounce) package lemon cake mix
2 eggs
1/3 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons lemon zest
2 TBS fresh lemon juice
1/3 cup confectioners’ sugar for decoration
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. Pour cake mix into a large bowl. Stir in eggs, oil, and lemon juice, lemon extract and lemon zest until well blended.
4. Bake for 6 to 9 minutes in the preheated oven. The bottoms will be light brown, and the insides chewy.
I know what mean about the cake mix. I have a box of yellow cake mix and have no idea why I bought it. Maybe cake mix cookies are the answer!
mmm..yummy..I love anything lemon!
Beautiful photo.
Those lemon cookies look good!
I’m trying to imagine what a cookie-sized fruit loop would taste like! These cookies look great and I’m glad they made a nice break in the cookie routine while getting rid of a pesky cake mix. I have 4 different types of mixes on my counter awaiting a verdict. They just don’t fit in the drawer anymore.
Nancy
I always have cake mixes in the pantry. I usually buy them when it’s buy one get one. They’re handy though I never just make cake with them. I use them as a stepping stone to something yummier like your cookies!
You find a lot of good recipes on allrecipes I need to check ’em out better.
~ingrid
mmmmm we make these all the time we call them lemon drop cookies.
Those cookies look absolutely decadent!
I’ll definitely have to try them – I’ve never met a Fruit Loop I didn’t like :)
Wow, okay, it changed on its own. LOL! The recipe looks dynamite.
Hi, I stumbled across your cookie pic on FoodGawker. They look fantastic. I would suggest changing your background pattern, makes it VERY difficult to read your blog.
Mmm, those look good! What a nice way to use up cake mix.