Description
These soft and chewy Lemon Blossoms are bursting with fresh lemon flavor, coated in a sweet sugar mixture, and drizzled with a tangy lemon glaze. Perfect for lemon lovers, they make a delightful treat for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (15.25 oz) lemon cake mix
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest (freshly grated)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the lemon cake mix, vegetable oil, and eggs. (Crack the eggs into a separate bowl first to avoid shell mishaps.)
- Add the freshly grated lemon zest to the mixture.
- Using a hand mixer or whisk, blend the ingredients until smooth and well combined (about 2-3 minutes). Scrape down the sides of the bowl to incorporate all ingredients.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, mix together the powdered sugar and granulated sugar for rolling the cookies.
- Scoop out small portions of the chilled batter (about 1 inch in diameter) using a cookie scoop or tablespoon.
- Roll each scoop into a ball using your hands.
- Roll each ball in the sugar mixture until fully coated.
- Place the sugar-coated balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers may look slightly underbaked.
- Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- In a small bowl, mix together the remaining powdered sugar and lemon juice to create a simple glaze.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cookies in a zig-zag pattern.
- Let the glaze set for about 10-15 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the cookies are completely cooled before glazing for the best texture.
- Store any leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes