Name: Lemon Cake Mix Crinkle Cookies
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 17 min
Yield: 20 cookies
Cuisine: American

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February 10, 2026

I love to make these Lemon Cake Mix Crinkle Cookies when life gets busy but your sweet tooth still calls. They come together in minutes with just a handful of ingredients, yet they taste like something you’d fussed over all afternoon. Rolling each one in powdered sugar feels almost nostalgic—like a snow day treat or a bake sale favorite. They’re soft, sweet, and a little bit magical, just the way homemade cookies should be.

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Lemon Cake Mix Crinkle Cookies

Cake Mix Recipes Verified

Ingredients

WarningMilk and 5 other allergens identified

Instructions

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350F.

Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats. Set aside.

In a large bowl, beat together the cake mix, eggs and vegetable oil until smooth and completely combined, about 2 minutes.

Place the confectioner’s sugar in a small bowl.

Use a 1 1/2 Tablespoon cookie scoop to portion out the cookie batter and roll the cookie dough balls in the confectioner’s sugar until completely coated.

Place the coated cookie dough balls at least 3″ apart on the prepared cookie sheets.

Bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden and spread out.

Allow the cookies to cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet before attempting to remove to a cooling rack or serve.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Chill for Perfection 🧊
Refrigerate the cookie dough for 30 minutes before rolling to prevent sticky hands and help the cookies maintain their crinkle shape during baking.
Powdered Sugar Technique 🍬
Create a deeper coating by rolling the cookie dough balls twice in confectioner's sugar - first a light roll, then a generous second coating for maximum crinkle effect.
Even Sizing Matters 📏
Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to ensure uniform cookie sizes, which guarantees consistent baking and a professional-looking batch of cookies.
Lemon Zest Boost 🍋
Add 1-2 teaspoons of fresh lemon zest to the dough to amplify the lemon flavor and create a more vibrant, complex taste profile.
Baking Time Sweet Spot 🕰️
Remove cookies from the oven when edges are just set but centers still look slightly underbaked - they'll continue cooking on the hot sheet and remain delightfully soft.