Fluffy, delicious, and really simple to make, this cookie is a delight to have and will definitely be an instant hit with everyone.
Sometimes, I let my kids take the driving wheel when it comes to kitchen duties. Of course I stay around, but my role is nothing more than supervisory. Just to make sure they don’t hurt themselves. Many times, they mess up the kitchen for nothing. Absolutely nothing.. zilch! But some other times, they mix and mix and mash and come out with something surprising. This lemon pound cake cookie is one of those “come out with something surprising” times.
We, rather they were trying to make lemon cookies. But in their usual fashion, they added to much or too little and created something else. But this something else was fluffy, and oh my God! Delicious! I’ve perfected this recipe since then though, but I still give them all the credit for this amazing discovery. Now, instead of making regular lemon cookies, I can have something that lies in the middle between cake and cookie.
You can serve this with a warm glass of milk for brunch, or make it as a standalone dessert for family gatherings. Either way, it is lovely and every bite will leave a lasting memory.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Additional Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 28 minutes
Nutritional Facts:
Calories: 92Kcl
Ingredients:
For the Cookie:
1 boxed lemon pound cake mix
1-2 teaspoons lemon extract
1 large egg
1 half stick of softened butter
For the Glaze:
1 cup powdered sugar
2-3 tablespoons water or milk
1 teaspoon lemon extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions:
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking pan with parchment paper. Combine pound cake box mix, egg and butter in a bowl and mix for about 1-2 minutes.
Step 2: Roll balls of about 1 inch and place on the baking sheet. Then dip a small glass into powdered sugar and press on a dough ball to flatten.
Step 3: To make the glaze, in a small bowl whisk together powdered sugar, milk and extracts, then sprinkle on the cookies to your satisfaction. Allow to bake the cookies for about 8 minutes.
Step 4: Remove from the oven and allow to cool on a wire rack before serving.
Tips
•Don’t completely flatten your cookies while smooshing them. You want them to be approximately 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick, so don’t push the bottom of the glass down until it meets the pan–that would be awful.
•The glaze on these cookies is fantastic. It’s similar to frosting, although it’s much lighter than lofthouse cookies and the like. If you don’t care for frosting, though, these cookies are still delicious even without the glaze.