Lemon Cake Mix Cookies – an easy, three-ingredient dessert. Bright, springy lemon flavor with a chewy texture — perfect with a drizzle of white chocolate or a few sprinkles.
Lemon Cake Mix Cookies
Cake mix cookies are a fantastic shortcut when you want great flavor with minimal effort. Using lemon cake mix yields cookies with a bright, fresh lemon taste and a soft, chewy crumb. This recipe uses just a box of lemon cake mix, vegetable oil and eggs. For a finishing touch I lightly drizzled melted white chocolate over the cooled cookies, but you can also fold in white chocolate chips, add sprinkles, or spread a thin layer of frosting after they cool.
Common Questions About Cake Mix Cookies
How do boxed cake mix cookies work?
turning boxed cake mix into cookies is simple: reducing the liquid and adding eggs turns the loose cake batter into a scoopable dough that bakes into chewy cookies. Combine the cake mix with oil and eggs, scoop onto a lined baking sheet, flatten slightly, and bake.
Can I use other cake mix flavors?
Yes. Cake mix cookies are versatile — vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, red velvet or cherry mixes all work well. Each mix will give the cookies a distinct flavor and color, so pick one that matches the dessert you want to serve.
How can I decorate these cookies?
Options include folding in white chocolate chips before baking, drizzling melted white or dark chocolate after the cookies cool, or topping with a thin layer of store-bought frosting. Sprinkles or a light dusting of powdered sugar also look and taste great.
Other uses for lemon cake mix
Lemon cake mix can be used for a variety of quick desserts: truffles, cupcakes, Rice Krispie treats, or even waffles. It’s a handy pantry ingredient for bright, lemon-forward sweets.
More cookie ideas
- Lemon Biscotti
- Snickerdoodle Cookies
- Funfetti Shortbread Cookies
- M&M Cookies
Lemon Cake Mix Cookies
Quick and tasty three-ingredient cookies with bright lemon flavor — perfect for spring gatherings or a simple treat at home.
5 minutes
11 minutes
16 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 box lemon cake mix (15.25 ounces)
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the lemon cake mix, vegetable oil and eggs. Mix until a uniform dough forms.
- Using a 2-tablespoon scoop or spoon, drop dough onto the prepared sheet with about 2 inches between each mound. Gently press each mound to flatten slightly.
- Bake for 11–13 minutes. Let the cookies rest on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to finish cooling. Once cool, optionally drizzle with melted white chocolate or decorate as desired.
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