Description
These 5-Ingredient Lemon White Chocolate Cookies combine the bright citrus flavor of lemon cake mix with the rich creaminess of white chocolate chips. Quick to prepare and perfect for a delightful treat, these cookies are soft, slightly puffy, and topped with a luscious dollop of melted white chocolate.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 box lemon cake mix (about 15.25 ounces)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1/3 cup confectioners sugar
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil or shortening (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Oven and Baking Sheets: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats to prevent sticking and set aside.
- Combine Dough Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the lemon cake mix, eggs, and vegetable oil. Beat the mixture for about 2 minutes until the dough becomes smooth and fully combined.
- Coat Dough Balls: Pour the confectioners sugar in a small bowl. Using a 1½ tablespoon cookie scoop, portion out dough balls and roll each ball in the sugar until completely coated.
- Arrange on Baking Sheets: Place the sugared cookie dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 3 inches apart to allow for spreading during baking.
- Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the cookies are puffed and lightly golden around the edges. Remove from oven, and while still warm, use a teaspoon to gently press a small indent into the center of each cookie. Allow to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
- Melt White Chocolate: While cookies cool, melt white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring between each until smooth. If melted chocolate is too thick, stir in coconut oil or shortening to loosen.
- Add Chocolate Topping: Spoon about ½ to 1 teaspoon of melted white chocolate into the center indent of each cooled cookie.
- Set and Serve: Allow the white chocolate to set completely at room temperature before storing. Once set, store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness and enjoy!
Notes
- Use parchment paper or silicone baking mats for easy removal and cleanup.
- The coconut oil or shortening helps the melted white chocolate stay smooth and pourable.
- Spacing cookies properly ensures they bake evenly and do not stick together.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh for up to 3-4 days.
- For a stronger lemon flavor, consider adding 1 teaspoon lemon zest to the dough.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American