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Zesty Lemon White Chocolate Cookies

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These easy 5-Ingredient Lemon White Chocolate Cookies combine the zesty brightness of lemon cake mix with creamy white chocolate, creating soft, chewy cookies topped with luscious melted white chocolate centers. Perfect for a quick and delicious treat without complicated measuring.

Ingredients

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Cookie Dough

  • 1 box lemon cake mix
  • 2 eggs
  • ⅓ cup vegetable oil

Topping & Coating

  • ⅓ cup confectioners sugar
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips
  • 1 teaspoon coconut oil or shortening (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats and set aside.
  2. Prepare Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine the lemon cake mix, eggs, and vegetable oil. Beat the mixture for about 2 minutes until you achieve a smooth, well-mixed dough.
  3. Coat Dough Balls: Pour the confectioners sugar into a small bowl. Using a 1½ tablespoon cookie scoop, portion out dough balls and roll each thoroughly in the confectioners sugar to coat evenly.
  4. Arrange on Baking Sheets: Place the sugared dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 3 inches apart to allow room for spreading.
  5. Bake Cookies: Bake the cookies for 10 to 12 minutes, until they are lightly golden and puffed.
  6. Indent Center: Right after removing the cookies from the oven, use a teaspoon to gently press a small indent into the center of each cookie. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
  7. Melt White Chocolate: While cooling, melt the white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl by heating in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth. If too thick, stir in coconut oil or shortening to loosen the texture.
  8. Fill Cookies: Spoon about ½ to 1 teaspoon of the melted white chocolate into each cookie’s center indent once cookies are cooled enough to handle.
  9. Set and Store: Allow the white chocolate to set at room temperature completely. Store the cookies in an airtight container and enjoy as a delightful lemony treat.

Notes

  • Using confectioners sugar to coat the dough balls gives a beautiful crackled finish to the cookies.
  • Optional coconut oil helps smooth the melted white chocolate for easier spooning and a glossy finish.
  • Make sure not to press the indent too deep to avoid breaking the cookies.
  • Cookies are best enjoyed within a few days for optimal freshness.
  • For a more intense lemon flavor, add 1 teaspoon of lemon zest to the dough.

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