Sunshine Citrus Cookies

Sunshine Citrus Cookies

The sunshine in these cake cookies comes from adding the zest of a lemon and an orange. The addition of citrus zest is a surefire way to add brightness to any recipe!

Prep Time

Servings

30

1 – 432 g pkg Lemon Cake Mix (1)

1/3 cup canola oil (75 mL)

2 eggs  (2)

zest of 1 lemon  (1)

zest of 1 orange  (1)

1/2 cup sliced almonds (125 mL)

1/3 cup granulated sugar (75 mL)

To a large bowl, add cake mix, canola oil, eggs, lemon zest and orange zest. Mix with a fork just until combined. Mix in almonds until evenly distributed. Cover and place in refrigerator for 30 minutes.

Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Scoop cookie dough with a 1 Tbsp (15 mL) scoop and roll into balls. Roll dough balls in sugar and transfer to baking sheets, placing them 2 inches (5 cm) apart.

Bake for 8-10 minutes, being careful not to let them brown. Cool for 5 minutes on baking sheets and then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

Ingredients

1 – 432 g pkg Lemon Cake Mix (1)

1/3 cup canola oil (75 mL)

2 eggs  (2)

zest of 1 lemon  (1)

zest of 1 orange  (1)

1/2 cup sliced almonds (125 mL)

1/3 cup granulated sugar (75 mL)

Directions

To a large bowl, add cake mix, canola oil, eggs, lemon zest and orange zest. Mix with a fork just until combined. Mix in almonds until evenly distributed. Cover and place in refrigerator for 30 minutes.

Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Scoop cookie dough with a 1 Tbsp (15 mL) scoop and roll into balls. Roll dough balls in sugar and transfer to baking sheets, placing them 2 inches (5 cm) apart.

Bake for 8-10 minutes, being careful not to let them brown. Cool for 5 minutes on baking sheets and then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

Nutritional Analysis

Calories

102

Total Fat

4.9 g

Saturated Fat

1.1 g

Cholesterol

12 mg

Sodium

120 mg

Carbohydrates

14 g

Fiber

0.2 g

Sugar

8.6 g

Protein

1.1 g

Potassium

63 mg

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