Looking for an easy lemon cookie recipe? These soft and chewy lemon cake mix cookies are incredibly delicious and super easy to make with just 3 ingredients!
Lemon desserts are a favorite in our house. There is just something about that combination of sweetness and tartness that we can’t get enough of.
Lately, I have found myself craving lemon cookies.
And luckily, I have found that having warm and tasty just-from-the-oven lemon cookies doesn’t have to be difficult.
In fact, all you need is a box of lemon cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and this easy lemon cookie recipe!
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Lemon Cake Mix Cookies
Making these cookies is as simple as mixing together all of the ingredients, forming the dough into balls, and baking for about 10 minutes–just like our red velvet cake mix cookies, strawberry cake mix cookies and funfetti cake mix cookies.
The result is soft and sweet lemon cookies that are bursting with lemony flavor.
Lemon Cookie Tips
USE SILICONE: When to comes to cookies, I swear by silicone non-stick baking mats. They eliminate the need for non-stick cooking spray which can result in making cookies spread out too much while baking.
CHILL THE DOUGH: For best results, chill your cookie dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. Chilling the dough works to prevent spreading in the oven.
KEEP SIZE SAME: Make the size and shape of your dough balls the same to ensure even baking.
ROLL IN SUGAR: Roll each cookie dough ball in powdered sugar before baking for more of a crinkle cookie effect.
Happy baking!
If you enjoy these easy lemon cookies, you will love our lemon icebox cake, lemon bars, and lemon bundt cake as well!
Lemon Cake Mix Cookies
Soft and chewy lemon cake mix cookies are incredibly delicious and super easy to make with just 3 ingredients.
Ingredients
- 1 (15.25 oz ) box lemon cake mix
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- powdered sugar (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix well to combine cake mix, eggs, and vegetable oil.
- Place dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to chill.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line cookie sheets with silicone liners or parchment paper.
- Form dough into 1-inch balls. Roll in powdered sugar, if desired. Place dough balls on baking sheets at least 2 inches apart.
- Bake 10 to 12 minutes. Cool on cookie sheet for 3 minutes before transferring from cookie sheet to cooling rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Chilling the dough works to keep the dough from spreading as it cooks and results in puffier cookies. However, if you are short on time you can skip chilling the dough. The cookies will still taste yummy.
- Store covered in an airtight container at room temperature.
- For even baking, make sure all cookies are the same shape and size.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 24 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 147
The nutritional information provided is automatically calculated by a third party and intended to serve as an estimate only. Accuracy of nutritional information is not guaranteed.
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Yes…butter is better:
works well!
Use lemon zest for more lemon taste.
Easy peasy
How much butter
You can substitue the oil with 1/2 cup melted butter
That is actually 4 ingredients! So no I won’t be making them. Unfortunately
you don’t need to be a b*tch about it, the 4th ingredient is powered sugar, with is optional
That was unnecessarily mean. I made these cookies and they are delicious !!
Can I substitute apple sauce for the oil. My husband does not like the taste of oil in cookies.
I have not tried using applesauce in place of oil in these cookies, but I would advise against it as it would like change the texture and flavor.
I made these before Christmas and they were so easy to make. I didn’t refrigerate dough, so they came out thin, which actually gave it a nice lightness. I’m in love w/ lemon desserts so next time I make these I’ll add lemon zest & a little lemon extract. I might even go crazy & add a few white chocolate chips. Thank you for posting your recipe & being an inspiration blessing !!
I added white chocolate chips and it was delicious!
Oh that sounds super yummy! I will have to try adding them next time!
Can these be made with super moist lemon cake mix?
Yes! Enjoy!
Could I use CRISCO instead of OIL?
I made them substituted the oil with 1/2 cup of butter. Also used Lemon powder to kick up the flavor. So much easier than squeezing and zesting a lemon..really delicious..
What is lemon powder and where do I get it?
I think she is referring to something like this (affiliate link) – I have never used it myself though
Can I add blueberries?
I haven’t tried adding blueberries myself but since the cookies are very soft and cake-like I am not sure if they would hold the blueberries well. Maybe try adding a 1/2 cup of dried blueberries? Let me know how it turns out!!
Instead of lemon zest and lemon juice I put a box of instant lemon pudding in the mix
I also use 1/2 c of butter and lemon extract
Yuuummmm
Thank you for sharing