This Simple Lemon Cookies recipe makes the loveliest light, lemon cookies!
These delightful 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!
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.
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.
At least, I can hope.
In the meantime, I make these super simple lemon cookies using a boxed lemon cakes mix.
They are so simple and perfect for brunch, or tea.
Have one with me won’t you? Do you drink hot tea? What is your favorite flavor?
I am always for a good shortcut and using a cake mix to make these cookies is a good one. Everyone loves these cookies!
For more great cookie recipes, check out:
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!
Don’t forget to pin this recipe.
Easy Lemon Cookies Recipe
1 box lemon cake mix
2 eggs
1/2 cup butter (1 stick) softened
2 tablespoons powdered sugar (optional)
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line baking sheet with parchment paper. Combine listed ingredients and spoon by rounded teaspoons onto the 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.
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!
What is your favorite cookie?
Nicole says
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! 🙂
Organizedisland says
Thanks Nicole! How exciting!
homejobsbymom says
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!
Organizedisland says
Thank you for stopping by and for your sweet comment!
Carrie @ Frugal Foodie Mama says
Love how simple these are and look just like spring! 🙂
Organizedisland says
Thank you Carrie!
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Organizedisland says
Thank you! Happy Friday to you! 🙂
Martina says
Lovely must try these, hv a great weekend 🙂 x
Organizedisland says
Thanks Martina! Hope your weekend is great!
Tami Rebekah says
oh yum!!!! These look amazing!! Hope you have a wonderful weekend.
Dakota says
Mouth-watering! 🙂 Can’t wait to try them…mmm with tea. 🙂
Organizedisland says
Thanks Dakota- cheers!
Cafe Pasadena says
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.
Jocelyn @BruCrew Life says
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!!!
Tara says
Just made these for a friend that needed a little boost. Thanks so much! http://trophyw.blogspot.com/2013/05/lemon-cookies.html
Organizedisland says
Yay! I love it. Thank you for letting me know you made it. I bet they will make your friend smile 🙂
Tamara says
Simple, fresh, and perfect! I remember those Girl Scout cookies. I can’t believe they don’t make them anymore!
Raquel says
Yes, the Girl Scouts used to have great lemon cookies! Love my lemon treats!
Pat says
These sound nice and easy to make!
Raquel says
They really are Pat!
Allison Swain says
I love lemon flavored treats. I will have to try these! Thanks for sharing.
Raquel says
Thank you!
Edward says
Wow, it is simple, thanks for sharing this. I really love baking cookies and this is definitely on my “to do” list, thanks.
Janice Crespo says
I had to pin this. They sound delicious and I love trying new recipes – especially cookie recipes LOL
Raquel says
Thank you Janice!
Barrie says
These lemon cookies sounds really good! I love how simple they are, being made with cake mix!
Raquel says
Thanks, it is super easy!
Raquel says
Thanks they are so easy!
Brittany Carter says
Will definitely be trying the lemon cookies they look amazing thank you for all the great ideas and tips