1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.

2. In a large bowl, mix together lemon cake mix and pink lemonade powder until combined.

3. Add eggs, vegetable oil, lemon zest, vanilla extract, and optional food coloring. Mix until a thick, sticky dough forms.

4. Scoop tablespoon-sized amounts of dough and roll into balls.

5. Roll each dough ball in powdered sugar to coat generously.

6. Place dough balls on prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

7. Bake for 9–11 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops are lightly cracked but still soft.

8. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

9. Sprinkle cooled cookies with additional lemon zest and powdered sugar, if desired.