Enjoy soft, zesty Lemon Cake Mix Cookies made with simple ingredients and bursting with bright, citrus flavor. Perfect for a quick dessert or sweet snack anytime.
Lemon Cake Mix Cookies are a quick and easy way to enjoy a burst of citrusy sweetness in every bite. Made with a simple cake mix and a few additional ingredients, these cookies come out soft, chewy, and full of bright lemon flavor.
Perfect for a snack, dessert, or sharing with friends, they’re a delightful treat that’s sure to brighten any day. If you love lemon desserts, try Lemon Poke Cake and Lemon Pudding Cake.
What's in this post: Lemon Cake Mix Cookies
Why We Love This Recipe
- Bright Citrus Flavor: Bursting with fresh, tangy lemon in every bite.
- Soft & Chewy: Perfect texture that’s tender yet slightly chewy.
- Quick & Easy: Made with a cake mix and a few simple ingredients.
- Versatile Treat: Great for snacks, dessert, or gifting.
- Family Favorite: Loved by both kids and adults for its refreshing flavor.
Ingredients
- Lemon Cake Mix: Any brand will work for this recipe.
- Container of Cool Whip: Must be fully thawed before mixing.
- Egg: Use a room-temperature egg for best results.
- Powdered Sugar: Sift before using to remove any lumps and ensure smooth cookies.
Find the complete ingredient list for lemon crinkle cookies and instructions at the bottom of the post.
Variations
- Glazed Lemon Cookies: Drizzle a simple lemon glaze made from powdered sugar and lemon juice over the cookies for extra sweetness and zing.
- Lemon Poppy Seed: Add 1–2 teaspoons of poppy seeds to the batter for a classic lemon-poppy seed twist.
- Lemon White Chocolate: Mix in white chocolate chips for a creamy, sweet complement to the tart lemon flavor.
- Coconut Lemon Cookies: Fold in shredded coconut for added texture and a tropical flavor.
- Zesty Lemon Sugar Cookies: Roll the cookies in granulated sugar mixed with a bit of lemon zest before baking for a sparkling, flavorful crust.
Step By Step Instructions
- Step 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray Cookie sheet with non-stick cooking spray.
Step 2. Pour the cake mix into a large mixing bowl.
Step 3. Add the cool whip and egg to the large bowl. The mix will be VERY fluffy, but this is normal. Just keep mixing until well combined with dry ingredients.
Step 4. Since the mixture is thick and fluffy, I find that it’s easier to mix this batter by hand instead of using an electric hand mixer.
Step 5. Form cookie dough balls out of the mixture. I like to use a small cookie scoop. Then drop the dough into powdered sugar.
Step 6. Place on a baking sheet lined with a silicone mat. Bake for 8 minutes. Don’t overbake them as they should be just lightly golden brown around the edges.
Step 7. Let cool on the cookie sheet for a couple of minutes before removing to a cooling rack to cool completely.
FAQs
Store at room temperature in airtight container lined with parchment paper between each layer. These are best eaten within a day or two of baking. They probably will be gone long before that if your family loves them as much as we do.
You can easily freeze these cookies. Once they have cooled completely. Place the cookies on a baking sheet for at least 1 hour to flash freeze them.
After this time, move the cookies to a freezer bag to freeze for up to 3 months. Just defrost out at room temperature when you’re ready to enjoy the cookies.
Yes, roll the cookie dough into balls. Place them on a baking sheet to freeze for at least 1 hour. Then you can transfer the frozen cookie dough to a freezer bag to store for up to 3 months.
When cooking from frozen, you’ll need to add 2-3 minutes to the cook time in this recipe.
You can chill the dough for 30 minutes before to baking if you want thicker cookies. However, I usually make them without chilling the dough and I love the way they turn out.
Yes, you can easily double this recipe. Simply double the ingredients in this recipe for lemon cake cookies.
Since the dough is thick, I recommend mixing up 2 separate batches of dough.
More Easy Cake Mix Cookies
- Chocolate Chip Cake Mix Cookies
- Carrot Cake Mix Cookies Recipe
- Devils Food Cake Mix Cookies
- Easy Strawberry Cake Mix Cookies
- Valentine’s Cake Mix Cookies
- Cake Mix Snickerdoodle Cookies
Bake a batch of these bright and zesty Lemon Cake Mix Cookies today and enjoy a soft, citrusy treat anytime. Don’t forget to leave a star rating and comment to let us know how they turned out!
Lemon Cake Mix Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 Lemon Cake Mix
- 1 Cool Whip 8 ounce
- 1 Egg
- 1/2-1 Cup Powdered Sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F. Spray Cookie sheet with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, mix together cake mix, cool whip and egg. The mix will be VERY fluffy. Just keep mixing until well combined.
- Use a small cookie scoop or two spoons to drop rounded cookie dough into powdered sugar. Roll dough ball until completely covered. Set cookies on cookie sheet, about 2 inches apart.
- Bake at 350F for 8 minutes or until very lightly golden around the edges. Let cool on the cookie sheet for a couple of minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely.
- Store at room temperature in airtight container. These are best eaten within a day or two of baking.
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Could I pour all the batter on to a sheet, bake, and cut it into bars?
I haven’t tried that before, but I think it would work. You’ll just need to watch the cook time to make sure that they do not get overcooked. Thanks!
Best and easiest lemon cookies or any lemon dessert that I have ever made! Everyone loved them. Can’t wait to make them with the funfetti cake mix and red velvet!! Yessss gurl!!!
I really enjoyed the strawberry and lemon cookie recipes. Great hit with the family.
Thank you SO MUCH. I have a Bestie that makes these in strawberry and they’re Fabulous!!! I’ll surprise her with these in Lemon. 🎉