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    Lemon Cake Cookies

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    Lemon cake cookies are quick, easy to make, and so delicious! Using lemon cake mix these cookies are refreshing, soft, and fluffy!

    Lemon cookie close up
    You are going to love these cookies!
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    These are hands down my favorite lemon cake mix cookies. Everyone who tries them has to have the recipe!

    They are sweet, lemony, and dusted in powdered sugar!

    Perfect to give you all those wonderful Spring feelings all in a lemon crinkle cookie form!

    Ever wonder what to do with lots of lemons?

    Besides making these delicious cookies, try my, lemon meringue pie, fresh lemonade, lemon cake, lemon bars and even some candied lemon peels!

    Recently I’ve shared a few other cookies from cake mix recipes (Carrot Cake Cookies, Red Velvet Cookies, Soft Gingerbread Cookies) and I just couldn’t help myself- I had to share my absolute  favorite cake mix cookie.

    Hope you love them as much as I do!

    Lemon cookie with bite taken out of it
    The perfect, fluffy, chewy, lemon cookie!

    How to make lemon cookies from cake mix?:

    • Melt your butter
    • Add butter, cake mix, eggs, zest, and lemon juice in a bowl and mix until combined.
    • Roll each cookie in powdered sugar then place on parchment lined baking sheet.
    • Bake for 9-11 minutes.
    Lemon cokie bvatter and lememon cookies rolled and on baking sheet
    Just mix all the ingredients, roll in powdered sugar, and bake! That simple!

    How to store lemon cake cookies:

    Store cookies in an airtight container. They will last for week if so!

    Are these meyer lemon crinkle cookies?

    They are if you use meyer lemons for the zest and juice. That simple!

    Cookie dough being rolled in powdered sugar
    Rolling the cookie dough in powdered sugar is always fun!

    Do I have to roll them in powdered sugar?

    Powdered sugar gives the cookie a nice crinkle cookie effect.

    However, it isn’t necessary for a delicious cookie and you can even whip up some lemon frosting (make some vanilla buttercream and add lemon extract to it) for an over the top lemon cookie!

    Any way you make these lemon cake mix cookies will be great!

    Lemon Crinkle cookies cooling on wire rack
    These cookies are so fast and easy to make!

    Originally, I tried making these cookies in the 3-2-1 lemon cookie way- where you combine 3 eggs, 2 packages cake mix, whipped topping, and 1 cup of powdered sugar. And that resulted in very flat cookies.

    So, I figured I’d remove the whipped topping and tweak a few more things with the recipe- and you know what?

    I love my version even more!

    Lemon cookies stacked
    I love these cookies!

    These cookies have just the right amount of lemony flavor, are so easy to make, and really are so delicious!

    Let me know how you like these super easy lemon cookies and if you want to see more cookies like this!

    For more tasty recipes check out:

    • Oreo Ice Cream Bars
    • German Chocolate Cookies
    • Blueberry Coffee Cake
    • Lemon Bars
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    Featured Lemon Cookie

    Easy Lemon Cake Cookies

    Author: Lisa
    Lemon cake cookies are quick, easy to make, and so delicious! Using lemon cake mix these cookies are refreshing, soft, and fluffy!
    4.41 from 15 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 9 mins
    Total Time 20 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 30 Cookies

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 box Lemon Cake Mix
    • 2 eggs
    • ⅓ cup butter melted or ⅓ cup vegetable oil
    • 1-2 cups powdered sugar

    Optional Ingredients

    • Zest from 1 lemon
    • Juice from 1 lemon

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
    • In a large bowl combine the lemon cake mix, eggs, melted butter, lemon zest, and lemon juice. (1 box lemon cake mix, 2 eggs, ⅓ cup melted butter, zest from one lemon, juice from one lemon)
      1 box Lemon Cake Mix, 2 eggs, ⅓ cup butter, Zest from 1 lemon, Juice from 1 lemon
      Lemon Cookies Batter
    • Scoop out dough into balls and roll in powdered sugar.
      1-2 cups powdered sugar
      Cookie do being rolled in powdered sugar
    • Place on prepared baking sheet.
      Lemon Cookies on baking sheet before baking
    • Bake for 9* minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool.
      Lemon cookies after baking
    • Enjoy
      Lemon Cookies after being baked

    Notes

    Tips and Tricks
    *If your cookies turn out flat, try increasing the bake time by 1-2 minutes.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 86kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 1gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 16mgSodium: 148mgPotassium: 12mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 79IUCalcium: 39mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword lemon cake cookie, lemon cookie, lemon cookie recipe, lemon crinkle cookies
    Did you make this recipe?Tag me on Instagram at @atablefullofjoy

    Post updated on 12/20/21

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    1. Peggy

      March 19, 2020 at 5:53 pm

      Can I switch out the cake mix? Substituting a strawberry cake or a chocolate cake mix?

      Reply
      • Lisa

        March 19, 2020 at 10:48 pm

        Absolutely! I've made carrot cake cookies and red velvet cookies using those types of mixes and they turned out delicious!

        Reply
    2. Diane

      August 22, 2020 at 11:19 am

      Can these be frozen?

      Reply
      • Lisa

        August 22, 2020 at 6:59 pm

        I have never tried to freeze the, so I don't know. So sorry!

        Reply
    3. Colleen/Owner of The Tin Can Company

      August 06, 2022 at 1:26 pm

      5 stars
      Thank you, thank you for taking the time to create and post this recipe. This is the only one out there I could find that uses the mix. THESE ARE SO DELICIOUS!!! We have a candle subscription box and we included these with this months candle-Lemonade Stand. They were the perfect little touch to give our subscribers. We always appreciate yummy treats that can be made quickly. Thank you again. We are grateful:)

      Reply
      • Lisa

        August 12, 2022 at 2:13 pm

        Yay! I am so glad you enjoy them and what a fun treat for your box!

        Reply

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