Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicon baking mat. Set aside.

Step 2

In a large bowl combine the lemon cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, fresh lemon juice and zest. Use an electric mixer to blend the ingredients using medium speed until fully combined.

Step 3

Form two-inch balls of dough with your hands. Roll each ball in the powdered sugar until completely covered.

Step 4

Place the sugar coated dough balls about two inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 5

Bake in preheated oven for 9-11 minutes. NOTE: cookies will be lightly browned on the bottom and chewy in the center. Do not overcook.

Step 6

Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a 5 minutes before carefully transferring to a cooking rack to cool completely.