Shortcut Lemon Cookies Recipe Is So Refreshing (3 Ingredients, 20 Minutes) Cookies Shortcut Recipes Desserts Snacks Holidays Gluten-free Fruit

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, just about anyone 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! This is one delicious shortcut recipe.

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 for rolling is optional, in case you want to make them fancy. The yummy cookie batter mixes up quickly and bakes in about 9 to 12 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 to celebrate a holiday or anytime!

Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 8 minutes
Cook Time: 9 to 12 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 16 ounces (1 box) lemon cake mix
• 1 egg
• 8 ounces non-dairy whipped topping
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar, for rolling (optional)

Here's how to make it:

1. Place the cake mix, egg and whipped topping in a mixing bowl. Mix until dough is well blended and cake mix is absorbed. (You could substitute a white cake mix for the yellow. For added lemon flavor, throw in some fresh lemon zest. For gluten-free cookies, use gluten-free cake mix.)
2. Place the powdered sugar (if using) in a shallow dish or on a plate.
3. 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. (The number of cookies will depend on how much batter you use for each cookie.)
4. 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.
5. Remove cookie sheets from the oven. Allow cookies to sit for a minute or two before using a spatula to transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Store cookies in an airtight container.

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