Refreshing Lemon Cookies Recipe: A Secret Ingredient Makes It So Easy (3 Ingredients, 20 Minutes) by Kathy Widenhouse
What's better than a lemon cake? The taste of lemon cake in a simple cookie! 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 secret ingredient to make it extra easy: a box of lemon cake mix!
Here is your short and sweet shopping list for these refreshing lemony cake mix cookies: a box of lemon cake mix, an egg and non-dairy whipped topping. The powdered sugar is optional, in case you want to make them fancy. The low-sodium 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, on Easter or anytime!
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Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 13 minutes
Total Time: 18 minutes
Servings: 24
Ingredients
- 16 ounces (1 box) lemon cake mix
- 1 egg
- 8 ounces non-dairy whipped topping
Helpful Products
- Baking Sheet
- Airtight Container
- Mixing Bowl
- Powdered Sugar
- Measuring Cups
- Measuring Spoons
- Whisk
- Rubber Spatula
- Spatula
Recipe Notes
- You could substitute a white cake mix for the yellow. For added lemon flavor, throw in some fresh lemon zest.
- The number of cookies will depend on how much batter you use for each cookie.
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
Here's how to make it:
- Place the cake mix, egg and whipped topping in a mixing bowl. Mix until dough is well blended and cake mix is absorbed.
- Place the powdered sugar (if using) in a shallow dish or on a plate.
- Form the dough into round 1-inch balls. Roll each ball in powdered sugar, if using. Place cookies on ungreased baking sheets 2 inches apart.
- Bake in a preheated 375-degree F oven for 9 to 12 minutes, or 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.
Nutrition Facts Per Serving
Calories: 34
Total Fat: 1.7g
Saturated Fat: 0.9g
Cholesterol: 16mg
Sodium: 34mg
Total Carbohydrate: 4g
Dietary Fiber: 0g
Total Sugars: 3g
Protein: 0.8g
Vitamin D: 1mcg
Calcium: 10mg
Iron: 0mg
Potassium: 11mg
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