These Lemon Blueberry Cake Mix Cookies are so easy to make and have the best fresh summer flavor! make sure to glaze them with lemon glaze for the ultimate treat.
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Cook Time20 minutesmins
Chilling time2 hourshrs
Total Time3 hourshrs
Ingredients
For the lemon blueberry cookies:
8ozcream cheese, (softened to room temperature)
½cupbutter, (1 stick - softened to room temperature)
Using an electric mixer with a large bowl, cream together the cream cheese and butter until light and fluffy.
Add in the lemon extract and 2 tablespoons of lemon zest. Mix lightly.
Add the egg and mix just until combined.
Add the cake mix and mix until thoroughly combined.
Fold in the blueberries carefully (with a spatula or spoon). Be careful not to overmix or crush the blueberries as this can result in the mix being green.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill the dough in the fridge for several hours.
When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Drop or lightly roll the dough into balls about the size of a walnut. I like to use a 2 oz cookie scoop to obtain a more uniform size. Space the dough balls on the parchment paper, about 3 inches apart.
Bake on the center rack of the oven for approximately 18-20 minutes, or until a golden brow around the edges. Remove the pan and allow to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before removing to a cooling rack to cool completely. Make sure to cool completely before icing!
Make the icing: With a fork or a small whisk, mix together the powdered sugar, remaining 1 tablespoon lemon zest, and lemon juice until smooth. Add extra sugar or a few drops of juice as needed to obtain the right drizzle consistency, but don't add too much liquid or the glaze won't harden when it dries. Drizzle across the tops of the completely cooled cookies and let cool.
Notes
I really recommend getting a few fresh lemons to get as much lemon zest as you can. Make sure to zest the lemon before juicing it for the icing!Read the full blog post to see pictures of each step of the cookie dough making process to see what the mixture should look like.