If you love a soft lemon cookie, this recipe is for you! These cookies are bursting with lemon flavor, incredibly easy to make, and start with one simple shortcut: a box of lemon cake mix. Whether you’re baking for a party, a summer gathering, or just because you’re craving something sweet, give these easy lemon cake mix cookies a try.

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Easy Lemon Cake Mix Cookies

Soft, bright lemon cookies made from a box of cake mix, two eggs, and oil, rolled in powdered sugar. Three ingredients and about 15 minutes.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 6

Total Time 16

Servings: 24 cookies

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

1 box lemon cake mix
2 eggs
⅓ cup vegetable oil
Powdered sugar for coating

Optional Glaze

1½ tablespoons water
¾–1 cup powdered sugar

Method

Preheat your oven to 350°F.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the lemon cake mix, eggs, and vegetable oil. Mix until a soft dough forms.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
Roll the dough into 1-inch balls. Dip the top of each in powdered sugar, place on the baking sheet, and gently flatten slightly.
Bake for 5–6 minutes. Do not let the cookies turn golden brown.
Let cool completely before adding the optional glaze.

Optional Glaze

In a small microwave-safe bowl, heat the water for 30 seconds.
Gradually whisk in the powdered sugar until a thick, smooth glaze forms.
Drizzle over the cooled cookies and let set before serving.

Notes

Bake 5 minutes for a softer cookie, or an extra minute if you like them firmer. Cookies must be fully cool before glazing or the glaze will run off.

Stack of soft lemon cookies with glaze drizzle

Tips for Easy Lemon Cake Mix Cookies

Adjust the baking time to your preference. Bake for 5 minutes if you prefer a softer cookie, or leave them in for an extra minute if you like them a little firmer. Just be careful not to let them brown.
Let the cookies cool completely before glazing. If the cookies are still warm, the glaze will melt and run off instead of setting into a smooth, sweet finish.

These lemon cookies are simple yet elegant enough for any occasion. Our family usually enjoys them without the glaze, but the sweet drizzle adds an extra touch. They look darling served on this blue floral platter.

Give these easy lemon cake mix cookies a try while the sun is shining. You might just discover a new favorite dessert!

If you are looking for another sweet treat, try one of our favorite chocolate chip cookie recipes here.

XO – Faith