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Lemon Cake Mix Cookies

These Lemon Cake Mix Cookies have light and bright flavors and are super delicious and easy to make!
Made with only 4 easy ingredients of lemon cake mix, Cool Whip, an egg and powdered sugar, this unique cookie recipe can be ready in just 15 minutes.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword Lemon Cake Cookies, Lemon Cake Mix Cookies
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 24 cookies
Calories 106kcal
Author Jennifer Osterholt

Ingredients

  • 1 box Lemon Cake Mix about 17 ounces
  • 8 ounces Cool Whip thawed
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F and grease baking sheet or cover with a non-stick mat
  • Combine egg, cake mix and Cool Whip in a mixing bowl.
    1 box Lemon Cake Mix, 1 egg, 8 ounces Cool Whip
  • Stir until well mixed.
  • Drop by teaspoon into powdered sugar and coat well. Using the palm of your hand roll into a ball shape.
    1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • Bake for 10 - 12 minutes until lightly golden brown.

Notes

  • Defrost Cool Whip or frozen whipped topping in the refrigerator at least 4 hours before making the recipe
  • Defrosting whipped topping on the counter or in the microwave is unpredictable and may negatively affect the texture of the cookies
  • Lemon cake mix can be substituted for any flavor of cake mix
  • Cookie dough becomes easier to work with after being coated with confectioners sugar
  • Be sure not to over bake the cookies!

Nutrition

Calories: 106kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 166mg | Potassium: 23mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 26IU | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 1mg