3-Ingredient Lemon Cookies Recipe: When Life Doesn't Give You Lemons by Kathy Widenhouse

This easy lemon cake mix cookie recipe is so simple even kids can make it. Make a batch when life doesn't give you lemons. Why? Because this three-ingredient lemon cookie recipe doesn't require any fresh lemons. The cookies are made with a box lemon cake mix. Perfect!
Here is your short and sweet shopping list for these lemony cake mix cookies: a box of lemon cake mix, an egg, non-dairy whipped topping and optional powdered sugar if you want to fancy them up. The cookie batter mixes up quickly and bakes in about 10 minutes.
Keep a container of these lemon cookies on the counter for snacking or even serve them for dessert. They are a simple and refreshing way to end a meal.
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Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 13 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 box (16 ounces) lemon cake mix
- 1 egg
- 8 ounces non-dairy whipped topping
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Recipe Notes
- You could substitute a white cake mix for the yellow. For added lemon flavor, throw in some fresh lemon zest.
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
Here's how to make it:
- Place the cake mix, egg and whipped topping in a bowl. Mix until dough is well blended and cake mix is absorbed.
- Place the powdered sugar in a shallow dish or on a plate.
- Form the dough into round 1-inch balls. Roll each ball in powdered sugar. Place cookies on ungreased baking sheets 2 inches apart.
- Bake in a preheated 375-degree F oven for 9 to 12 minutes, one baking sheet at a time, until cookies are set. Cookie surfaces will appear crinkled. Do not over bake.
- Remove cookie sheets from the oven. Allow cookies to sit for 1 minute before using a spatula to transfer them to a wire rack. Cool completely.
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