Strawberry Lemonade Cake Mix Cookies
Strawberry Lemonade Cake Mix Cookies are sweet and tangy twist on traditional single-toned cookies, combining the best of both flavors into one delightful treat.
Servings: 32 cookies
Calories: 169kcal
Ingredients
- 15.25 ounces box of strawberry cake mix
- 15.25 ounces box of lemon cake mix
- ⅔ cup vegetable oil divided
- 4 large eggs divided
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1½-2½ tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line three large cookie sheets with silicon mats or parchment paper.
- In one large bowl, mix the strawberry cake mix, ⅓ cup of oil, and 2 eggs until combined.
- In another large bowl, mix the lemon cake mix, remaining ⅓ cups of oil, and eggs until combined.
- Scoop 1 tablespoon of strawberry dough and 1 tablespoon of lemon dough, then gently roll together to form a ball. Place on prepared sheets, leaving 2 inches between each.
- Bake for 9-11 minutes or until the edges are set. Let the cookies cool on the cookie sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
- Once the cookies have cooled, mix the powdered sugar and 1 ½ tablespoons of lemon juice. Add additional lemon juice, 1 teaspoon at a time, until the desired consistency for glaze is reached. Drizzle the glaze over the cookies using a spoon or piping bag fitted with a small tip.
- Allow the glaze to set before serving or storing.
Notes
Storage:
- To Store: Store leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for 4-5 days.
- To Freeze: The cookies can be frozen for up to three months. Place a sheet of wax or parchment paper between layers to prevent the cookies from sticking. Thaw the cookies at room temperature before serving.
- Ensure the cookies have cooled completely before applying the glaze. If you apply the glaze to warm cookies, it will melt into them.
- If the cookie dough is too sticky to work with directly after mixing it, you can refrigerate it for 20-30 minutes, which will make it easier to handle.
- The cookie dough balls will spread while baking, so ensure you leave at least 2 inches between each cookie to accommodate this.
- I recommend using a cookie scoop to scoop the dough so the cookies are all the same size.
- Be gentle when rolling the two dough flavors together to form the cookie. You do not want the two flavors to mix together.
- To enhance the lemon flavor in the cookies, you can mix 2-3 teaspoons of lemon zest into the dough.
- If the glaze is too thin, add more powdered sugar. If it is too thick, add more lemon juice. If you prefer, you can also drizzle with melted white chocolate, a dusting of powdered sugar, or even spread your favorite frosting on top.
Nutrition
Calories: 169kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 197mg | Potassium: 15mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 30IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 1mg