Citrus Berry Delights (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Cookie Base
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One box of lemon-flavored cake mix
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One box of strawberry-flavored cake mix
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Four large eggs, split between the two cake mixes (two eggs per mix)
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Half a cup of vegetable oil, split in half (a quarter cup for each cake mix)
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One teaspoon of vanilla extract, divided between both mixes
→ Optional Topping
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A sprinkle of powdered sugar to top them off
# Instructions:
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Grab two big bowls and mix up the strawberry and lemon cake mixes separately. For each, toss in 2 eggs, 1/4 cup of oil, and half a teaspoon of vanilla. Stir it all up until you’ve got smooth dough without any lumps.
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Scoop a little bit of strawberry dough and a little bit of lemon dough. Mash them gently together into a colorful ball. Don’t overdo it—you want the colors to still show distinctly!
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Turn your oven to 350°F (175°C) and let it heat up. Cover your baking trays with parchment paper, then place the dough balls about 2 inches apart so they’ve got space to spread.
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Pop the cookies in the oven for about 8 to 10 minutes. They’re done when the edges seem firm, but the centers are still nice and soft. They’ll firm up a bit more as they cool.
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Give the cookies a couple of minutes to cool a little on the sheet before moving them to a wire rack. Once they’re completely cool, dust them with powdered sugar if you want to add that extra sweetness.
# Notes:
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Keep these cookies fresh in a sealed container for up to five days.
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You can prep the dough ahead of time and store it in the fridge for up to two days.
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Don’t leave them in the oven too long—they should be soft in the center when you take them out.