Description
Warm, buttery lime-infused cookies made from a yellow cake mix, perfect for a bright, tangy treat. These easy-to-make cookies are ideal for gatherings and pair beautifully with coffee or tea. Delicious, simple, and bursting with citrus flavor!
Ingredients
Scale
- 17 oz yellow cake mix (gluten‑free optional)
- 3 oz lime gelatin
- ½ cup butter, softened
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- Rainbow sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine softened butter and cream cheese; beat until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and continue mixing until incorporated.
- Stir in the dry cake mix, lime gelatin, and white chocolate chips until a dough forms.
- Scoop tablespoon‑sized portions onto the prepared sheet and gently press flat.
- Bake for 10‑12 minutes, or until the edges are golden; let cool before sprinkling with rainbow sprinkles if desired.
Notes
For a gluten‑free version, use a gluten‑free cake mix. Substitute lemon gelatin for a milder citrus note. Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months. Add a drizzle of lime glaze for extra zing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: B
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cookies
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
Keywords: lime, cake mix, cookies, dessert, easy, citrus