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    Lemon Cake Mix Cookies

    Modified: Jul 27, 2022 · Published: Dec 2, 2020 by Vicky · 4 Comments · Post contains affiliate links

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    Have you tried making Lemon Cake Mix Cookies yet? They are super popular right now and with good reason! All you need is cake mix, eggs and oil to make the easiest cookie recipe ever. You can make this recipe with a variety of cake mixes depending on the flavor of cookies you are interested in. Since I love a tart lemon cookie, we made these cookies using lemon cake mix. So if you don't have time for baking cookies from scratch, try these cookies. Be sure to also try our Lemon Cool Whip Cookies and this Easy Red Velvet Cookie Recipe.

    These Lemon Cake Mix Cookies are made with just 3 ingredients! They could not be easier and are so lemony and delicious!
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    • Why these lemon cake mix cookies are awesome
    • Ingredients
    • How to make easy lemon cookies with cake mix
    • 📖 Recipe
    • Frequently asked questions
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    Why these lemon cake mix cookies are awesome

    • Just 3 ingredients!
    • Bake in just 10 minutes
    • Makes crinkly and soft cookies
    lemon cake mix cookies

    Ingredients

    • 15.25 ounces lemon flavored cake mix
    • canola oil
    • eggs
    • frosting (optional)
    ingredients needed to make cake mix cookies

    How to make easy lemon cookies with cake mix

    Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, add the lemon cake mix, oil, and two eggs. 

    cake mix, eggs and oil in a bowl

    Mix until combined. This recipe is super easy, so it is a great one for kids to help with.

    lemon cookie batter in a bowl

    Scoop by rounded tablespoonful onto a parchment covered cookie sheet. You should be able to fit 12 cookies onto a standard sized cookie sheet.

    lemon cookies on a cookie sheet

    Bake the lemon crinkle cookies with cake mix for 10-12 minutes at 350 degrees. Don't you just love how the tops get all crinkly?

    After you remove the 3 ingredient lemon cookies from the oven, let them cool for a few minutes and then move them to a baking rack to cool.

    lemon crinkle cookies on a baking rack

    You can enjoy these lemon crinkle cookies with cake mix as is, or you can add a dusting of powdered sugar on top. It just makes them look so pretty!

    lemon cookies with powdered sugar

    You can also serve these topped with frosting. We used premade vanilla frosting and it was a delicious addition to these cookies made with cake mix. We couldn't decide the best way to enjoy these, so we left some plain, frosted some, and sprinkled powdered sugar on the others. You can't go wrong either way!

    lemon cookies with frosting

    📖 Recipe

    Lemon Cake Mix Cookies

    Vicky
    These Lemon Cake Mix Cookies are made with just 3 ingredients! They could not be easier and are so lemony and delicious!
    4.89 from 9 votes
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 15 minutes mins
    Course cookies
    Cuisine American
    Servings 24
    Calories 109 kcal

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    Ingredients
      

    • 1 box lemon cake mix 15.25 oz
    • ⅓ cup vegetable oil
    • 2 eggs

    Instructions
     

    • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Pour the lemon cake mix into a large bowl.
    • Add in ⅓ cup of oil.
    • Add 2 eggs to the bowl.
    • Mix until all the ingredients have been thoroughly combined.
    • Use a tablespoon to scoop out the cookie dough and place the cookie dough on the cookie sheet a few inches apart.
    • Bake for 10-12 minutes. You'll want to remove these before they completely firm up.
    • After you remove the cookies from the oven, let them cool for a few minutes and then move them to a baking rack to cool.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 109kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 14mgSodium: 154mgPotassium: 65mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 20IUCalcium: 29mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword cake mix cookies, lemon cake mix cookies
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

    Frequently asked questions

    Why should I make cookies using cake mix?

    It is so easy! You don't need to have a bunch of ingredients on hand since most of them are already included in the cake mix. Plus, most cake mix cookies cook up in 9-11 minutes.

    How do I make cookies with cake mix?

    A general rule of thumb is to add ½ cup of oil and 2 eggs. From there you can add other mix-ins.

    How long will cake mix cookies last?

    You can store these in an air tight container for up to five days.

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    1. Olivia Ava says

      December 29, 2020 at 11:54 pm

      5 stars
      These look so yummy and delicious. I'll try this. Thanks for all instructions❤️.

      Reply
    2. Amanda Wren-Grimwood says

      December 04, 2020 at 5:51 am

      5 stars
      Lemon biscuits are always a favourite and so easy too!

      Reply
    3. Dannii says

      December 04, 2020 at 2:58 am

      5 stars
      I love any kind of lemon dessert, and these look delicious.

      Reply
    4. Julia says

      December 03, 2020 at 11:57 pm

      5 stars
      This is such a brilliant idea for cookies from cake box! So easy and quickly made. Saving this for the weekend!

      Reply
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