A batch of lemon crinkle cookies is pure, sweet sunshine.

A perfect balance ofsweet and tart, these easy-peasy-lemon-squeezy crinkle cookies will become a go-to recipe in your kitchen.

Many crinkle cookie recipes that usecake mixonly call for oil.

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Learn how to make lemon crinkle cookies, and these will be a family favorite after one bite.

A short chill time and bake time, and they’ll be ready to serve.

Finally, coat again in agenerouslayer of powdered sugar to create that snowy exterior.

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While it may seem like a lot, the results are more than worth it.

Transfer to a freezer-safe zip-top bag or airtight container and freeze for up to one month.

When ready to bake, let the dough thaw slightly at room temperature for 10 to 15 minutes.

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Grab that box of cake mix and get baking.

Add cake mix:

Add the cake mix to the bowl and stir until evenly combined.

Place granulated sugar and powdered sugar in separate bowls.

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Roll each dough ball in the granulated sugar and roll between your palms so that the sugar adheres.

Then, roll the dough balls in powdered sugar twice.

Roll it again, this time coating it in agenerouslayer of powdered sugar.

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These will continue to set as they cool.

double-check to take time to chill the dough as directeddough that isn’t chilled will have increased spread.

Feel free to make smaller or larger crinkle cookies; just adjust the baking time as needed.

Southern Living Lemon Crinkle Cookies rolling in the granulated sugar

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Southern Living Lemon Crinkle Cookies rolling in powdered sugar

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Southern Living Lemon Crinkle Cookies on a baking sheet to serve

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