Lemon Gooey Butter Cookies

Indulge your taste buds with these irresistible Lemon Gooey Butter Cookies. Bursting with zesty lemon flavor and a melt-in-your-mouth texture, these cookies are a delightful treat for any occasion. While this recipe is naturally meat-free, you can customize it by adding your favorite mix-ins or drizzling them with a sweet lemon glaze for an extra burst of citrusy goodness. With their gooey centers and tangy lemony taste, these cookies are sure to become a new favorite in your dessert repertoire.

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Kitchen Equipment Needed:

• Mixing bowls
• Electric mixer or stand mixer
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Baking sheets
• Parchment paper or silicone baking mats
• Wire cooling rack

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Zest of 1 lemon
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 1 box (15.25 ounces) lemon cake mix
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar, for dusting

Directions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and cream cheese until smooth using an electric mixer or stand mixer.
3. Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice until well combined.
4. Gradually add the lemon cake mix to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms. The dough will be thick and slightly sticky.
5. Roll tablespoon-sized balls of dough between your palms, then gently flatten them slightly and place them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
6. Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops are slightly golden brown.
7. Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.
8. Once cooled, dust the tops of the cookies with powdered sugar for a sweet finishing touch.
9. Serve the Lemon Gooey Butter Cookies at room temperature and enjoy the tangy, gooey goodness with every bite!