Reviewed: Nov. 19, 2009

I made these cookies the other day and everybody loved them and wanted the recipe. I did leave out the extract and used one tablespoon of fresh lemon juice and a little grated lemon rind. I also let the dough cool in the refrigerator for 24 hours before roling and baking.

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Grace

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Reviewed: Nov. 19, 2009

I'm sorry I have no idea how this cookie got such high ratings. I have never rated a recipe so poorly but they were sickening sweet and fake tasting. I made these for a gathering and I was really embarrassed. Even the kids didn't like them.

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Jodie

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Reviewed: Nov. 17, 2009

These cookies were very easy and had a wonderful texture. My only compaint was the artificial flavor that undoubtedly came from the cake mix (as I used lemon juice as a substitution for the extract). But, seeing as the whole batch was enjoyed in only a couple days time, I will make these again.

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Taliarose

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Reviewed: Nov. 15, 2009

Very Good. Made exactly as recipe instructed, and they came out excellent. We tried them at home before making a large serving for my daughter's school. We had compliments all around. Peanut allergies in school can make it difficult to find a great cookie recipe... this one is pretty and perfect. Thanks!

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Anitra

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Reviewed: Nov. 15, 2009

my new favorite cookie. I used a yellow cake mix instead of lemon flavored cake mix. the lemon extract gives it just the right amount of tang without the fake fruit loops after taste. I couldn't stop eating them. I will make them for company - a few of these with a black cup of coffee - heaven!

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kimberly

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Reviewed: Nov. 12, 2009

I didn't have lemon extract but lemon juice works fine.

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Becky

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Reviewed: Nov. 11, 2009

These are my "go to" cookies, wonderful recipe.

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Brookiebaby0506

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA

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Reviewed: Oct. 30, 2009

This is a keeper! I didn't give 5 stars because I'd still want to make those traditional recipes for cookies. But this is very good if you need to make a treat quickly and w/o any fuss.

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Happy Bunny

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Duvall, Washington, USA

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Reviewed: Oct. 28, 2009

Made a cookie tray for my son's graduation - these were very easy and everyone wanted the recipe

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Peggi

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Living In: Rochester, New York, USA

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Reviewed: Oct. 27, 2009

This recipe was ridiculously easy, but I had mixed reviews. I made them in chocolate, too.

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Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Bronx, New York, USA

Living In: Buffalo, New York, USA

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Reviewed: Oct. 23, 2009

So good! everyone goes crazy over these! my bf took a batch to work in the morning and they were gone before breakfast. One guy came into his office 3 times just to get more cookies! a definite crowd pleaser!

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rebekah

Cooking Level: Beginning

Home Town: Pinon Hills, California, USA

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Reviewed: Oct. 23, 2009

WOW! I just finished making 6 dozen of these cookies, and they are already disappearing as they are cooling! My husband said it's the first lemon cookie he's had that actually tasted like lemon. Like a few other users, I used a package of lemonade koolaid and 1 1/2 t. of lemon extract. I doubled the recipe, and refrigerated the dough for 15 minutes, but I rolled the dough into balls about the size of a golf ball and the rolled them in the powdered sugar. I baked the on parchment paper at 350 for 10 minutes, 2 pans at a time, and came out with 6 dozen cookies exactly! THIS IS THE PERFECT LEMON COOKIE RECIPE! Thanks for sharing!!!

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Reviewed: Oct. 18, 2009

These were a huge hit. You can't ask for an easier recipe.

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jcwiakala

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Reviewed: Oct. 17, 2009

Delicious AND easy to make. A keeper recipe. I made them with my Little Sister and they were easy enough for her to be a part of making!

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Rachel

Cooking Level: Beginning

Home Town: Paducah, Kentucky, USA

Living In: Craig, Alaska, USA

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Reviewed: Oct. 17, 2009

These were a HUGE hit with my youngest daughter (19) who is still a very picky eater! She doesn't care for many cookies or cakes but she said this recipe is a keeper! I didn't have lemon extract but did have a "plastic lemon" in the fridge. They turned out beautifully!

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KellyC

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Living In: Hamilton, Montana, USA

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Reviewed: Oct. 11, 2009

I loved these cookies. I didn't have zest or extract, so I just added more lemon juice. They turned out great! My whole family loves these. They are easy and fast!

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Reviewed: Sep. 23, 2009

These were awesome! I made some changes thanks to the most helpful reviews. I added the zest & juice of 1 lemon instead of the extract and I chilled the dough overnight before scooping & baking them - I also baked them for 10 mins @ 350 like I do all cookies. These were my brother-in-law's birthday gift and he only got 2!

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SweetSweetSteph

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Home Town: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA

Living In: Madison, Wisconsin, USA

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Reviewed: Sep. 23, 2009

Just brought these into work this morning,they were a hit. Several people asked for the recipe already. Will be making these again and again. YUM......

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Reviewed: Sep. 17, 2009

All the tips are great, but unecessary. These are as simple as they sound. My 9 year old made them! They are great.

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Jackieboy

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Reviewed: Sep. 16, 2009

thank you so much for the terrific recipe! I thought I would have to freeze half of these cookies was I wrong, they only lasted 2 days in my house and most of them were eaten in the first day! I loved the lemon cookies so did the kids I added 1 tablespoon of poppy seeds, but my kids really loved the second time we made these a Butter Pecan Cake mix I used, then rolled the balls in a mixture of powdered sugar and cinnamon, my son loves cinnamon. To make it easier to work with the dough I placed it in the fridge for 15 minutes, the dough was then firm enough to roll.

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