Best 6 Easy Lemon Cake Cookies With Icing Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful symphony of flavors with these easy lemon cake cookies and their irresistible icing. These delectable treats are a perfect blend of sweet and tangy, with a moist and fluffy texture that melts in your mouth. Each bite is a burst of citrusy goodness, leaving you craving more. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, this recipe is sure to impress. With simple ingredients and step-by-step instructions, you'll be whipping up these lemon cake cookies in no time. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a delightful baking journey! This article presents two irresistible recipes: Easy Lemon Cake Cookies and tangy Lemon Icing. These complementary recipes will guide you in creating a delightful treat that will tantalize your taste buds.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

LEMON CAKE MIX COOKIES



Lemon Cake Mix Cookies image

Provided by insanelygood

Categories     Cookies     Desserts     Recipes

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (18.25-oz) package lemon cake mix
2 eggs
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon lemon extract
1/3 cup powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • In a large bowl, stir together cake mix, eggs, oil, and lemon extract until well-combined.
  • In a separate bowl, pour powdered sugar.
  • Drop a teaspoonful of cookie dough into the powdered sugar. Roll the dough around until completely covered.
  • Place cookies on a cookie sheet.
  • Bake for 6 to 9 minutes. Expect the tops to be cracked and crinkly, the bottoms to be slightly brown, and the center soft and chewy.
  • Let the cookies cool completely on the cookie sheet before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 87 cal

LEMON CAKE COOKIES



Lemon Cake Cookies image

You've probably got this recipe's four ingredients in your kitchen right now, so don't wait another minute to make these zesty cookies. Ready in just 35 minutes, they're the perfect treat to whip up for a quick snack or light dessert.

Provided by Deborah Harroun

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ lemon cake mix
1 container (8 oz) frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 egg
1/2 cup powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray cookie sheet with cooking spray.
  • In medium bowl, stir together cake mix, whipped topping and egg until combined. (Dough will be thick and sticky.)
  • Place powdered sugar in small bowl. Using wet hands, shape tablespoonfuls of dough into balls; roll in powdered sugar. On cookie sheet, place balls 2 inches apart.
  • Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until edges are set. Cool 2 minutes; remove from cookie sheet to cooling rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 110 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 0 g

LEMON CAKES



Lemon Cakes image

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     dessert

Time 1h25m

Yield 2 loaves

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter at room temperature
2 1/2 cups granulated sugar, divided
4 extra-large eggs, at room temperature
1/3 cup grated lemon zest lightly packed (6 to 8 large lemons - Use only fresh lemon juice and zest)
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
3/4 cup buttermilk, at room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 cups confectioners' sugar
3 1/2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour 2 (8 1/2 by 4 1/4 by 2 1/2-inch) loaf pans.
  • Cream the butter and 2 cups granulated sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, the key to great cakes is beating the butter and sugar until the mixture's until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. With the mixer on medium speed add the eggs, (break the eggs into a dish before adding to the batter to avoid a bad egg or shells in the batter) 1 at a time, and the lemon zest. Sift together the flour, to make sure there are no lumps, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl. Separately, combine 1/4 cup lemon juice, the buttermilk, and vanilla. Add the flour and buttermilk mixtures alternately, beginning and ending with the flour. Divide evenly between the pans, smooth the tops, and bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour, until a cake tester comes out clean.
  • Cook 1/2 cup granulated sugar with 1/2 cup lemon juice in a small saucepan and cook over low heat until the sugar dissolves. When the cakes are done, cool for 10 minutes, invert them onto a rack set over a tray and spoon the lemon syrup over the cakes. Allow the cakes to cool completely.
  • For the glaze, combine the confectioners' sugar and the lemon juice in a bowl, mixing with a wire whisk until smooth. Pour over the tops of the cakes and allow the glaze to drizzle down the sides.
  • To freeze these cakes, prepare them except the glaze. Wrap them well in plastic wrap and freeze. When you're ready to use, defrost and glaze.

EASY LEMON COOKIES



Easy Lemon Cookies image

The basic cake mix cookie with a twist.

Provided by Lissa

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Drop Cookie Recipes

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (18.25 ounce) package lemon cake mix
2 eggs
⅓ cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon lemon extract
⅓ cup confectioners' sugar for decoration

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Pour cake mix into a large bowl. Stir in eggs, oil, and lemon extract until well blended. Drop teaspoonfuls of dough into a bowl of confectioners' sugar. Roll them around until they're lightly covered. Once sugared, put them on an ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Bake for 6 to 9 minutes in the preheated oven. The bottoms will be light brown, and the insides chewy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 87.1 calories, Carbohydrate 11.6 g, Cholesterol 14 mg, Fat 4 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 106.7 mg, Sugar 7.4 g

LEMON CAKE MIX COOKIES



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Orange-flavored liqueur and citrus-flavored vodka add a grown-up taste to our Lemon Drop Cookies made with Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ lemon cake mix.

Provided by Angie McGowan

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ lemon cake mix
2 tablespoons orange-flavored liqueur
2 tablespoons citrus-flavored vodka
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 egg
1 cup powdered sugar
2 to 3 tablespoons orange-flavored liqueur

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Line cookie sheet with cooking parchment paper.
  • In large bowl, beat cookie ingredients with electric mixer on medium speed or mix with spoon. Drop dough by tablespoonfuls about 2 inches apart onto cookie sheet.
  • Bake 12 minutes or until lightly golden. Cool 2 minutes; remove from cookie sheet to cooling rack. Cool completely.
  • In small bowl, mix powdered sugar and enough liqueur until desired consistency is reached. Drizzle icing over cookies.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

LEMON ICING



Lemon Icing image

This is a superb icing and does not take long to make.

Provided by Carol

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Lemon

Time 5m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 4

½ cup butter
2 tablespoons lemon juice
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Combine the butter, lemon juice, vanilla, and confectioner's sugar and beat until light and fluffy. Add more confectioner's sugar, or lemon juice to adjust the consistency as needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190.9 calories, Carbohydrate 31.5 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 7.7 g, Protein 0.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 54.8 mg, Sugar 30.8 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh lemons for the best flavor. If you don't have fresh lemons, you can substitute 1 teaspoon of lemon extract for each lemon.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This will help the cookies to be tender and flavorful.
  • Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing will make the cookies tough.
  • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. This will help the cookies to hold their shape.
  • Bake the cookies until they are just set. Overbaking will make the cookies dry.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before icing them. This will help the icing to set properly.

Conclusion:

These easy lemon cake cookies with icing are a delicious and refreshing treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. So next time you are looking for a sweet and tangy treat, give these lemon cake cookies a try!

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