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Cake Mix Lemon Cookies

February 21, 2018 by Raquel 31 Comments

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Soft Lemon Cookies Easy

This Simple Lemon Cookies recipe makes the loveliest light, lemon cookies!

These delightful Cake mix lemon cookies only take a few ingredients and you won't believe how easy they are and just how delicious they are too! These are also perfect for a spring brunch, afternoon tea or as a lunchbox treat!

lemon cookies on plate

Hello Friends! Hope you are having a great week and staying warm. It has been chilly here and there is nothing that warms me up like a cup of hot steaming tea. Of course, I also need a little something to go with it and today I am sharing the perfect cookie recipe when you want a light, sweet treat.lemon cookies with crinkles

There is something so soothing about tea and cookies, that just taking a moment to think about it relaxes me.While pretty much any freshly baked cookie will do, one of my favorites is a cookie made with this Lemon Cookie Recipe from a cake mix. 

This is an updated recipe from a couple of years ago.

I have tasted many a lemon cookie in my lifetime. I like lemon bars, but sometimes I just long for something a little less sweet. One of my all-time favorites was the Lemon Pastry Creme cookie that the Girl Scouts made several years ago.

I am still waiting for the Girl Scouts to bring those back.

Cake Mix Lemon Cookies

 

In the meantime, I make these super simple lemon cookies using a boxed lemon cakes mix.

This lemon cookie recipe is easy and tasty!

 

They are so simple and perfect for brunch or tea.

 

Cake Mix Lemon Cookies on plate.

 

 

I am always for a good shortcut and using a cake mix to make these cookies is a good one. Everyone loves these cookies!

Cake Mix Lemon Cookies

For more great cookie recipes, check out:

Sour Cream Lemon cookies - These soft lemon cookies are soft and delicious!

Soft Snickerdoodles – light cinnamon cookies that are like air!

Best Ever Chocolate Chip cookie recipe – a favorite for years and the best chocolate chip cookie recipe!

Confetti Cookies - Colorful shortbread cookies with sprinkles.

Lemon Lush - A beautiful and tasty layered dessert.

 

No one will know that you made these from a cake mix, at least from my experience. You can keep that part a secret or share the recipe, I leave it up to you!

By the way, I have another really good cookie recipe from a cake mix, it is these Easy Peanut Butter Cookies. I just love these and the recipe is so easy it is silly! Try them out sometime when you need a quick cookie recipe.

Other great cookies recipes you might enjoy:

Easy Peanut butter cookies - these cookies come together with just six ingredients!

peanut butter cake mix cookies

 

Don't forget to pin this recipe.

Easy Lemon cookies

Easy Lemon Cookies Recipe

Lemon cookies
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5 from 1 vote

Easy Lemon Cookies

These easy lemon cookies are ready in minutes. Made with a cake mix and full of lemon flavor.
Course Cookies, Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword cake mix, cookies, lemon, lunch box, shortcut
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 24
Calories 11kcal
Author Raquel Pineira

Ingredients

  • 1 box lemon cake mix
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup butter 1 stick softened
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar optional

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Combine listed ingredients until well blended.
  • Spoon by rounded teaspoons onto the prepared cookie sheet.
  • Bake 12-14 minutes.
  • Let cool a few minutes before removing from the sheet.
  • You can sprinkle them with a touch of powdered sugar if you wish.

Nutrition

Calories: 11kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 12mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 28IU | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 1mg

Cake Mix Lemon Cookies

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What is your favorite cookie?

 

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  1. Nicole

    April 24, 2013 at 12:41 pm

    Oh my gosh!! These look amazing!! Had to pin. They combine my two favorite things...cookies and lemon!!!! 🙂 Stop by my blog today if you get a chance - I have a new and awesome giveaway! 🙂

    Reply
    • Organizedisland

      April 24, 2013 at 1:37 pm

      Thanks Nicole! How exciting!

      Reply
  2. homejobsbymom

    April 24, 2013 at 3:09 pm

    I have totally forgotten what lemon cookies taste like its been that long since I've had one. Thanks for the simple and yummy recipe!

    Reply
    • Organizedisland

      April 24, 2013 at 9:29 pm

      Thank you for stopping by and for your sweet comment!

      Reply
  3. Carrie @ Frugal Foodie Mama

    April 24, 2013 at 5:31 pm

    Love how simple these are and look just like spring! 🙂

    Reply
    • Organizedisland

      April 24, 2013 at 9:30 pm

      Thank you Carrie!

      Reply
  4. Elena

    April 24, 2013 at 6:54 pm

    Hey there, stopping by from the Like Me on Facebook Blog Hop! I just liked your Facebook page and am now following you via Twitter and Pinterest! I hope you'll get the chance to visit me :o) You can find me here:

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  5. Elena

    April 25, 2013 at 11:32 am

    Just wanted to say thanks so much for the follow on Pinterest; I'm following you back! Have an excellent Thursday :o)

    Reply
    • Organizedisland

      April 26, 2013 at 5:41 am

      Thank you! Happy Friday to you! 🙂

      Reply
  6. Martina

    April 26, 2013 at 5:30 am

    Lovely must try these, hv a great weekend 🙂 x

    Reply
    • Organizedisland

      April 26, 2013 at 5:43 am

      Thanks Martina! Hope your weekend is great!

      Reply
  7. Tami Rebekah

    April 26, 2013 at 7:54 am

    oh yum!!!! These look amazing!! Hope you have a wonderful weekend.

    Reply
  8. Dakota

    April 26, 2013 at 5:40 pm

    Mouth-watering! 🙂 Can't wait to try them...mmm with tea. 🙂

    Reply
    • Organizedisland

      April 27, 2013 at 9:18 am

      Thanks Dakota- cheers!

      Reply
  9. Cafe Pasadena

    April 28, 2013 at 12:53 pm

    I agree with you about tea.
    Now, how are you with making lemon bars? There's a nice recipe for one in the LA Times about 2 years ago.

    Reply
  10. Jocelyn @BruCrew Life

    April 28, 2013 at 8:28 pm

    I am actually more of a coffee drinker, but I totally could see sitting with a hot cup and some cookies to relax with. They look great and I love how easy they are!!!

    Reply
  11. Tara

    May 29, 2013 at 5:12 am

    Just made these for a friend that needed a little boost. Thanks so much! http://trophyw.blogspot.com/2013/05/lemon-cookies.html

    Reply
    • Organizedisland

      May 29, 2013 at 6:08 am

      Yay! I love it. Thank you for letting me know you made it. I bet they will make your friend smile 🙂

      Reply
  12. Tamara

    February 21, 2018 at 9:45 am

    Simple, fresh, and perfect! I remember those Girl Scout cookies. I can’t believe they don’t make them anymore!

    Reply
    • Raquel

      February 21, 2018 at 8:02 pm

      Yes, the Girl Scouts used to have great lemon cookies! Love my lemon treats!

      Reply
  13. Pat

    February 26, 2018 at 7:37 am

    These sound nice and easy to make!

    Reply
    • Raquel

      March 08, 2018 at 9:42 pm

      They really are Pat!

      Reply
  14. Allison Swain

    March 04, 2018 at 3:15 pm

    I love lemon flavored treats. I will have to try these! Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • Raquel

      March 04, 2018 at 4:55 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  15. Edward

    March 04, 2018 at 11:35 pm

    Wow, it is simple, thanks for sharing this. I really love baking cookies and this is definitely on my "to do" list, thanks.

    Reply
  16. Janice Crespo

    March 05, 2018 at 1:06 pm

    I had to pin this. They sound delicious and I love trying new recipes - especially cookie recipes LOL

    Reply
    • Raquel

      March 05, 2018 at 7:43 pm

      Thank you Janice!

      Reply
  17. Barrie

    March 08, 2018 at 7:17 pm

    These lemon cookies sounds really good! I love how simple they are, being made with cake mix!

    Reply
    • Raquel

      March 08, 2018 at 9:12 pm

      Thanks, it is super easy!

      Reply
    • Raquel

      March 08, 2018 at 9:41 pm

      Thanks they are so easy!

      Reply
  18. Brittany Carter

    March 15, 2018 at 10:28 am

    Will definitely be trying the lemon cookies they look amazing thank you for all the great ideas and tips

    Reply

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Hi, I'm Raquel! I am a self-proclaimed foodie and have enjoyed cooking and baking since I was little. I loved baking cookies with my mother and grandma as a child, and later making dinners for my parents to foster my passion while in high school. I also had a passion for organizing and keeping things tidy.

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