Name: Lemon White Chocolate Cookies
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 22 min
Yield: 20 cookies
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 box Lemon cake mix; 2 Eggs; 0.333 cup Vegetable Oil; 0.333 cup Powdered sugar; 1 cup White chocolate chips; 1 tsp Coconut oil or shortening

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Lemon White Chocolate Cookies

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Instructions

Set the oven temperature to 350℉ before using. Prepare two baking sheets by lining them with parchment paper or silicone baking mats. Set them aside.

Combine the cake mix, eggs, and vegetable oil in a large bowl and beat until the mixture is smooth and well incorporated, which should take approximately 2 minutes.

Put the confectioner's sugar in a small bowl.

Portion out the cookie batter using a 1 ½ Tablespoon cookie scoop and coat the cookie dough balls entirely with confectioner's sugar by rolling them in it.

Ensure that the coated cookie dough balls are placed with a minimum distance of 3" between them on the prepared cookie sheets.

Bake until lightly golden and spread out, typically for 10-12 minutes.

After using a teaspoon measuring spoon to press into the center of each cookie and create an indent, let them cool for 5 minutes.

While doing that, heat the white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, making sure to stir thoroughly after each heating to prevent the chocolate from burning. If the chocolate is too stiff, you can add coconut oil or shortening if desired.

Distribute about 1 teaspoon of melted white chocolate into the hollow of every thumbprint cookie.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Chill the Dough for Perfect Texture 🧊
Refrigerate your dough for at least 30 minutes before baking to prevent spreading and create chewier, more defined cookies with better structure.
Toast Your White Chocolate Chips 🍫
Lightly toast white chocolate chips in a dry skillet for 2-3 minutes before folding them in to deepen their flavor and prevent them from melting too quickly during baking.
Use Quality Lemon Zest Addition 🍋
Add fresh lemon zest directly to your wet ingredients along with the cake mix to intensify the citrus flavor and ensure it's evenly distributed throughout every cookie.
Oil vs. Shortening Impact 🫒
Use coconut oil for a delicate crumb and subtle sweetness, or shortening for maximum chewiness and spread control—choose based on your desired texture preference.
Underbake by 1-2 Minutes ⏱️
Remove cookies from the oven when the edges are set but the centers still look slightly underdone; they'll continue cooking on the hot baking sheet for perfectly soft, chewy results.