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    Lemon Cool Whip Cookies

    Published: Apr 5, 2023 by Kelsey Smith

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    Lemon Cool Whip Cookies
    Lemon Cool Whip Cookies

    Try these easy lemon cool whip cookies, a soft and chewy cookie, using only four ingredients: cake mix, Cool Whip, powdered sugar, and egg.

    These delicious cookies are a quick and easy treat to make, perfect for any occasion. The cookies are soft, chewy, and bursting with lemon flavor. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, you can whip up a batch of these delicious cookies in no time.

    Cool Whip is the not-so-secret ingredient in this recipe. It creates soft, light, chewy cookies that stay soft even after storing them for days.

    Before baking, the cookie dough is rolled in powdered sugar to create lemon crinkle cookies. This creates tasty cookies with a delicious powdered sugar coating.

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    Lemon Cool Whip Cookies

    Lemon crinkle cookies are perfect for Easter, Mother's Day, birthdays, or just because.

    Looking for more cake mix recipes? Try my cherry dump cake.

    Recipe Highlights

    • Easy recipe: These lemon cool whip cookies use a very simple recipe.
    • Delicious lemon cookies: The perfect sweet treat.
    • Simple ingredients: 4-ingredient lemon cake mix cookies
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    Ingredients

    Lemon Cool Whip Cookies ingredients
    • Lemon cake mix - Dry cake mix found on the baking aisle
    • Cool whip - Thawed, found in the freezer aisle near desserts
    • Egg - Eggs add moisture, flavor, and structure to cookies
    • Powdered sugar - Also called confectioners sugar or icing sugar

    See the recipe card for quantities.

    Instructions

    Preheat the oven to 350ºF (175ºC). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat and set aside.

    Lemon Cool Whip Cookies ingredients in a mixing bowl

    In a large bowl, use a wooden spoon or silicone spatula to combine the box of cake mix, the thawed cool whip, and the egg. Note: the Cool Whip must be thawed!

    Lemon Cool Whip Cookie dough in a mixing bowl

    Stop mixing when there are no visible traces of flour. Do NOT overmix.

    Heaping tablespoon of Lemon Cool Whip Cookie dough

    Scoop the cookie batter into approximately 1-inch balls. There should be 18-24 cookies, so adjust accordingly. The dough is very sticky, so it's best to use a small cookie scoop or a heaping tablespoon. Use a small spoon to get the dough out of the tablespoon.

    Lemon Cool Whip Cookie dough ball in powdered sugar

    Drop the balls directly into a small bowl of powdered sugar (avoid touching the dough with your hands), rolling gently with a spoon to coat.

    Unbaked Lemon Cool Whip Cookie dough balls on a prepared baking sheet

    Place the cookie dough balls on the prepared baking sheets about 1 inch apart.

    Baked Lemon Cool Whip Cookies on a Baking Sheet

    Bake for 8-10 minutes in the preheated oven. The cookies should be slightly golden around the edges. Set the sheet pans on a wire rack and let the cookies cool completely.

    Lemon Cool Whip Cookies

    Substitutions

    There are a few ways you can customize this recipe to suit your taste preferences.

    • Cake mix: Instead of lemon cake mix, you can use any flavor of cake mix you like such as chocolate cake mix, red velvet cake mix, or strawberry cake mix, or spice cake mix.
    • Cool whip: Additionally, you can swap out the cool whip for whipped cream or whipped coconut cream if you prefer.

    Variations

    Mix it up! Keep things interesting with these variations.

    • Lemon boost: If you want to make the cookies even more lemony, you can add a half teaspoon of lemon extract to the dough and a tablespoon of fresh lemon zest.
    • Mix-ins: You can add white chocolate chips, dried cranberries, or chopped nuts to the cookie dough for some extra texture and flavor.
    • Glaze: Make a simple lemon glaze with 1 cup of powdered sugar and a tablespoon of fresh lemon juice. Or try this glossy sugar cookie icing recipe. Cover the cookies once they are cool.

    Equipment

    • Baking sheet
    • Parchment paper or silicone baking mat
    • Large mixing bowl
    • Silicone spatula
    • Wire rack
    • Small cookie scoop or tablespoon
    Lemon Cool Whip Cookies torn in half to show fluffy texture

    Storage

    To keep these cookies fresh, store them in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 to 4 days. A zipper food storage bag or storage container are perfect.

    You can also freeze the cookies for up to two months. To freeze, place the cookies in a single layer on a sheet pan and freeze until firm. Then, transfer the cookies to a freezer-safe container or zipper storage bag and store in the freezer. When you're ready to enjoy them, simply thaw at room temperature for a few hours.

    FAQ

    Can I add lemon juice to store bought cake mix?

    Yes, adding fresh lemon juice or lemon zest will add a tart zing.

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    Lemon Cool Whip Cookies

    Try these easy lemon cool whip cookies, a soft and chewy cookie, using only four ingredients: cake mix, Cool Whip, powdered sugar, and egg.
    4.45 from 9 votes
    Recipe by: Kelsey Smith
    Prep time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook time: 10 minutes minutes
    Total time: 20 minutes minutes
    Servings: 18 cookies

    Equipment

    • Baking sheet
    • Parchment paper
    • Large mixing bowl
    • Silicone spatula
    • Wire rack
    • Small cookie scoop

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 1 box lemon cake mix 15.25 ounce box
    • 1 tub Cool Whip Original Whipped Cream Topping 8 ounces, thawed
    • 1 large egg
    • ¾ cup powdered sugar

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 350ºF (175ºC). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat and set aside.
    • In a large bowl, use a wooden spoon or silicone spatula to combine the box of cake mix, the thawed cool whip, and the egg. Stop mixing when there are no visible traces of flour.
    • Scoop the cookie batter into approximately 1-inch balls. There should be 18-24 cookies, so adjust accordingly. The dough is very sticky, so it's best to use a small cookie scoop or a heaping tablespoon. Use a small spoon to get the dough out of the tablespoon.
    • Drop the balls directly into a small bowl of powdered sugar (avoid touching the dough with your hands), rolling gently with a spoon to coat.
    • Place the cookie dough balls on the prepared baking sheets about 1 inch apart.
    • Bake for 8-10 minutes in the preheated oven. The cookies should be slightly golden around the edges. Set the sheet pans on a wire rack and let the cookies cool completely.

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    Notes

    Storage
    To keep these cookies fresh, store them in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 to 4 days.
    You can also freeze the cookies for up to two months. To freeze, place the cookies in a single layer on a sheet pan and freeze until firm. Then, transfer the cookies to a freezer-safe container or zipper storage bag and store in the freezer. When you're ready to enjoy them, simply thaw at room temperature for a few hours.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 157kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 2gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.4gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 222mgPotassium: 30mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 24IUCalcium: 71mgIron: 1mg
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: cookies, Cool Whip, dessert, lemon
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    I am a freelance content writer by day, mommy by night, and a blogger in between. I live in Knoxville, Tennessee with my husband, Xavier. When I'm not working, you might find me here, sharing comfort food recipes.

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