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
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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

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Easy Cake Mix Cookies Perfect Lemon Cookie?

Easy Cake Mix Cookies Perfect Lemon Cookie takes about 28 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 13 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Easy Cake Mix Cookies Perfect Lemon Cookie?

Easy Cake Mix Cookies Perfect Lemon Cookie has approximately 147.5 calories per serving, with about 3 g protein, 7 g carbohydrates and 9 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Easy Cake Mix Cookies Perfect Lemon Cookie?

The key ingredients for Easy Cake Mix Cookies Perfect Lemon Cookie are Lemon Supreme Cake Mix, Eggs, Vegetable Oil, Powdered Sugar, Lemon Juice, 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest. See the full list with measurements above.

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