Citrus Cake Mix Cookies

One of my favorite flavors is lemon.  I love lemon pie, lemon cookies, lemonade drinks, etc...  You name it...I probably like it.  So, when we were in the midst of our second snow storm last month I needed a taste of summer.  Lemon came to mind and these cookies were created.  Adding a twist of orange to them gave an extra citrus flavor that warmed even the coldest of winter days.  I can't wait to make them again!!

(printable recipe)

Makes 25 - 30 cookies

Cookie Ingredients:
1 lemon cake mix
2 eggs
1/3 c. oil
1 Tbsp. orange zest
3 Tbsp. orange juice, freshly squeezed


Frosting Ingredients:
2 c. powdered sugar
1 Tbsp. orange zest
1 Tbsp. orange juice, freshly squeezed
1 Tbsp. milk


1.  Mix together all ingredients until well combined. 
2.  Drop by heaping spoonfuls onto cookie sheet. 
3.  Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes.  Let cool completely and frost.

Source: a Mandatory Mooch original

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