These Lemon Cake Mix Cookies are full of that lemony goodness that you crave for in summertime desserts, or maybe that’s just me! Since these lemon cookies have a cake mix base, these suckers can be out of the oven just like that!
One of the best things about these Lemon Cake Mix Cookies is that they only have four simple ingredients. Yep, you read that right. 4!
These are a great treat to round out an easy summer weeknight meal of 321 Ribs, coleslaw and watermelon.
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What We Love About This Recipe
- 30 Minutes or Less: Even with a 10 minute “safety net”, these can be out and ready to serve in 30 minutes.
- Easy Ingredients: 4 easy ingredients!
- Family Friendly: Perfect for you and your family if y’all are lemon lovers!
Ingredient Notes
- Lemons: You’re going to need both fresh juice and zest. It’s just going to be easier to get 2 lemons for this, 1 to juice and 1 to zest. Squeeze the second lemon too for some extra juice!
- Eggs: You’re going to want to use 2 large eggs.
- Cake Mix: This recipe calls for white cake mix, but use a lemon cake mix for even more lemon!
Variations and Substitutions
- Cake mix – Like I said before, use a lemon cake mix for more lemon!
- Eggs – If you need to replace eggs with something, a fun trick is to replace 1 egg with 1/4 cup of unsweetened applesauce!
- Air Fryer – Oddly enough, you can do this in the air fryer! Heat to 370 and cook each batch for 4 minutes!
How to Make Lemon Cake Mix Cookies
These are the basic steps for making Lemon Cake Mix Cookies. Please refer to the recipe card below for more detailed instructions.
STEP 1: Prep
Preheat the oven to 350, then in a large bowl combine cake mix, eggs, and vegetable oil.
STEP 2: Mix
Add in the juice and zest of 1 large lemon and mix until everything is well combined.
STEP 3: Chill
Chill for 10 minutes and then spoon onto a baking sheet.
STEP 4: Bake
Bake at 350 for 11-13 minutes or until edges start to turn golden brown. Allow to cool on a cooling rack. Serve and enjoy!
Prep and Storage Tips
HOW TO MAKE THIS RECIPE AHEAD OF TIME
Mix up your batter and store in the fridge until you’re ready to bake.
HOW TO STORE THIS RECIPE
Store in an airtight container. Cookies should be eaten within 4 days.
HOW TO FREEZE THIS RECIPE
Store in an airtight container. Cookies can stay frozen for up to 8 months.
HOW TO DEFROST THIS RECIPE
Place frozen cookies on a paper towel lined plate at room temperature.
Frequently Asked Questions
Make sure you’re using a gluten free white cake mix, all the other ingredients are already gluten free!
Sure. Fresh is always going to have a bigger flavor pay off, but bottled lemon juice works too.
Yes! Make as many as you need!
Expert Tips for Making This Recipe
- Add chips: Try adding some white chocolate chips in the batter! You could also try adding some mini chips on top!
- Variation tip: Add blueberry frosting for an amazing flavor combo!
- Blueberries: You could try adding fresh blueberries in the batter before baking!
What to Serve with Lemon Cake Mix Cookies
Tasty Lemon Cake Mix Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 15.25 ounces box white cake mix
- 3 eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 large lemon, zest & juice
Instructions
- In a large bowl combine the cake mix, eggs, and vegetable oil.
- Then add the juice and zest of 1 large lemon.
- Mix all ingredients until well combined.
- Refrigerate for at least 10 minutes and then spoon onto a baking sheet.
- Bake at 350 for about 11-13 minutes or until edges start to turn golden brown.
- Optional: sprinkle with a little sugar
Expert Tips
- Add chips: A cup of white chocolate chips are wonderful in this simple recipe.
- Nuts: Fresh chopped nuts really add a crunch. Try walnuts or pecans for this easy cookie recipe.
- Variation tip: Icing, lemon drizzle or simple glaze such as a lemon glaze, for the cookies so you can add even more sweet goodness.
- Alternate ingredient: Sprinkles make everything fun.
- Box of Lemon Cake Mix: Even more lemon zesty flavor can be added using a lemon boxed cake mix.
I can’t get enough of these cookies! I am MOM of the YEAR because these are so easy for me to make and the kids think they are the best!
Thank you so much for sharing this amazing recipe! Will surely have this again! It’s really easy to make and it tasted so delicious! Highly recommended!
Love these cookies! The lemon flavor is so uplifting.
Delicious cookies! I love how easy this recipe is.
These cookies were so easy and really tasty! I’m going to make another batch for Easter.
These are wonderful! I loved the suggestion to use white chocolate chips.
These cookies were yummy. I love this nice and easy lemon dessert for when I get cravings.