Lemon Cake Mix Cookies

These Lemon Cake Mix Cookies are bright and delicious for spring.  Made with just 3 ingredients in 20 minutes, this recipe hack is one you will make again and again.  Use your favorite cake mix to make this super-easy cookie recipe, perfect for whenever you crave lemon!

Love cake mix recipes? Also, try my Red Velvet Cake Mix Cookies, Chocolate Peppermint Cake Mix Cookies, Cake Mix Cookies, and Cake Mix Cookie Bars.

Lemon Cake Mix Cookies recipe

Lemon Cake Mix Cookies are so bright and delicious.  These Lemon Cookies from cake mix are the best shortcut for sweet, soft-baked cookies without the fuss.  This streamlined recipe has only 3 ingredients: your favorite type of lemon cake mix (Duncan Hines or Betty Crocker), oil, and eggs.

Using a cake mix to cut down on baking prep time is such a great hack.  My kids love to bake, but life is a bit crazy these days, so it's nice to use a shortcut in the kitchen when the boys want to bake.  If you haven't tried cake mix cookie recipes yet, you can also try my Chocolate Peppermint Cake Mix Cookies, Cake Mix Cookies, and Cake Mix Cookie Bars. You get that cozy, home-baked cookie flavor.  They taste so good, no one will know your shortcut.  The spring flavors in the Lemon Cake Mix cookies are perfect for kids and adults alike.

Why You'll Love this Lemon Cake Mix Cookies recipe...

• Easy Lemon Cake Mix Cookies are soft and chewy with only 3 ingredients.
• I LOVE a good shortcut recipe like this one. You will too!
• You can use your favorite type of Lemon cake mix.
• Even if you aren't a baker, you can do this!  They are easy and fuss-free.
• You can mix up the mix-ins, including chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, and even your favorite nuts.

Ingredients:

Here's an overview of what you'll need to make this Lemon Cake Mix Cookies recipe, but keep scrolling for the full recipe amounts.

• Lemon Cake Mix: You will need this bright yellow lemon for this recipe.  Look for the 15.25 box of cake mix to get the right proportions for the cookies to bake properly. I tested with Duncan Hines and Pillsbury.
• Eggs:  I use large eggs in my baking.  To make sure you don't get any shell bits in your cookies, break them into a small bowl first. Use room temperature eggs for the best baking results.
• Oil: I used vegetable oil in testing this recipe, but you can substitute it with olive oil or melted coconut oil if you prefer.  If you are feeling extra indulgent, you can use slightly cooled, melted butter.  You just need some sort of oil.
• Powered Sugar: An optional step is to roll the cookies in powered sugar before baking.

Instructions:

This is an overview of the instructions for these Lemon Cake Mix Cookies; the full, detailed, printable recipe is below in the recipe card.

Step One: Prepare the Dough

1. 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
   2. Spray your cookie sheet or baking sheet with cooking spray.  For easy clean up, you can also use a lined baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone mats.
   3. You can make these in just one bowl! In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the egg and oil until combined.
   4. Add the lemon cake mix and stir until combined, and you have your cookie dough batter.  If the dough feels too sticky to work with, chill it in the fridge for about 30 minutes.

Step Two: Bake the Lemon Cookies

1. Using a cookie scoop or ice cream scoop, spoon the 1-inch cookie dough ball into balls.  Roll the dough into balls and then roll the dough balls into powdered sugar.
2. Place the dough 2 inches apart on the cookie sheets. 
3. Bake for 9-11 minutes, until the middle is cooked.  I like to sprinkle a bit more powdered sugar on top after baking.
4. Allow the cookies to cool for a moment, then transfer them to a cooling rack.
5. Once cooked, put them in an airtight container for storage.

Pro Baking Tips:

• Use baking sheets that aren't warm or hot.  Otherwise, the cookies can spread too much before baking.
• If the dough is sticky and hard to work with, refrigerate it for 30 minutes.
• Put the dough in the fridge between batches of baking.
• Don't overbake the cookies.  They will not brown.  You want them to still have a soft texture.
• You can make this dough a day ahead.
• Use a cookie scoop for easy preparation and uniform-sized cookies.

Lemon Cake Mix Cookie Variations

I love this Lemon Cake Mix Cookies recipe as written, but here are some fun variations.

• Extra Lemon: Make these even more lemony by adding fresh lemon juice, lemon extract, or lemon zest.
• Add Chocolate Chips: Add your favorite chocolate chips or white chocolate chips.
• Make Frosted Cookies: Use your favorite buttercream frosting.
• Make Sandwich Cookies: Use two cookies and buttercream frosting to make sandwich cookies.
• Add Nuts: You can easily add your favorite chopped nuts, such as pecans or walnuts.
• Cake Mix: You can mix up the cake using plain, chocolate, devil's food, strawberry, or white cake mix.

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Lemon Cake Mix Cookies

Julie Wunder

These Lemon Cake Mix Cookies are bright and delicious for spring.  Made with just 3 ingredients in 20 minutes, this recipe hack is one you will make again and again.  Use your favorite cake mix to make this super-easy cookie recipe, perfect for whenever you crave lemon!

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 20

Calories 150 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 1 15.25 ounce box lemon cake mix
• 2 large eggs
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• optional: powdered sugar

Instructions

 

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray your cookie sheets with cooking spray. You can also line the baking sheet with parchment paper.
• In a large bowl, whisk the eggs and then add the oil until combined.
• Add the cake mix and stir until combined.
• Using a mini ice cream scoop or a tablespoon, put about 1 tablespoon of cookie dough in a ball. Roll that ball into powered sugar.
• Bake for 9-11 minutes until cooked in the middle. Transfer to a cooling rack and allow to cool for a few minutes before eating.

Notes

Storage and Leftovers

Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to five days.

Make Ahead

You can make this dough up to 2 days ahead and refrigerate it until ready to bake.

Freezing

These cookies freeze well.  Freeze in a freezer-safe container for up to three months.

Nutrition

Calories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 19mgSodium: 195mgPotassium: 19mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 27IUCalcium: 57mgIron: 1mg

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