Lemon Crisp Cookies

Lemon cake mix is the base for these quick, tasty cookies with Rice Krispies providing the crunch.

Yield: 3 1/2 dozen cookies

Ingredients

• 1 (18.25 ounce) box lemon cake mix*
• 1 cup crisp Rice Krispies cereal
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1 egg, beaten

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. In a large bowl combine the cake mix, Rice Krispies and grated lemon peel.
3. Add the butter and egg and mix well. The dough will be crumbly.
4. Shape dough into 1 inch balls and place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
5. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until set.
6. Allow cookies to cool on cookie sheets for 5 minutes.
7. Use a spatula to remove cookies from cookie sheets, and place on wire racks to cool completely.

Notes

* 18.25 ounce boxes of cake mix have been replaced by 16.5 ounce and 15.25 ounce boxes. To compensate for the volume loss in a 16 ounce box, whisk 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour into the dry cake mix before proceeding with the recipe. To compensate for the volume loss in a 15.25 ounce box, add 1/2 cup + 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour and 1/4 teaspoon baking powder.