Lemon Cream Cheese Cookies Recipe

These unbelievably easy Lemon Cream Cheese Cookies are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser! Made with a secret ingredient (cake mix!), these delightfully soft and tangy cookies are perfect for any occasion. Get ready for rave reviews – they're addictive!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 24 mins
Calories 96.7 kcal
Protein 2g
Rating 4.1 (63 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Lemon Cream Cheese Cookies

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How to Make Lemon Cream Cheese Cookies

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, beat together 4 ounces (113g) softened cream cheese and 1/2 cup (113g) softened unsalted butter until light and fluffy.
  3. Add 1 cup (150g) lemon cake mix, 1 large egg, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Beat until smooth and well combined.
  4. Gradually stir in the remaining 1 cup (150g) lemon cake mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  5. Drop by rounded teaspoons onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each cookie.
  6. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
  7. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

24g

Fat

12g

Carbs

3g