Easy Cake Mix Cookies Perfect Lemon Cookie Recipe

These irresistible lemon cookies are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser! Perfect for potlucks, family gatherings, or a sweet treat anytime. This recipe starts with a simple cake mix base (making it incredibly easy!), then gets a zesty lemon upgrade. I've perfected this recipe over the years, and it's incredibly versatile – you can easily adapt it to create chocolate chip, chocolate-chocolate chip, or even classic sugar cookies! (See my other recipes for variations.) Get ready for melt-in-your-mouth deliciousness with this easy, yet impressive, lemon cookie recipe.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 13 mins
Calories 147.5 kcal
Protein 3g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Easy Cake Mix Cookies Perfect Lemon Cookie

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How to Make Easy Cake Mix Cookies Perfect Lemon Cookie

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine cake mix, eggs, oil, and lemon zest. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.
  3. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
  4. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden brown.
  5. Let cookies cool on baking sheets for 1-2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  6. While cookies cool, whisk together powdered sugar and lemon juice in a small bowl until smooth. Add more powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
  7. Once cookies are completely cool, drizzle or brush the lemon glaze over the top.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

14g

Fat

5g

Carbs

7g