Easy Lemon Crinkle Cookies

Hi friends! I love making and baking goodies from scratch whenever I can, but sometimes, it’s just a tad easier to take a shortcut — like today, for instance. The kiddos asked what we were having for dessert, and we didn’t really have anything sweet except for some leftover Easter candy, which I’m still trying to ration. After a quick pantry inspection, I found a box of lemon cake mix, so I put the young dessert lovers to work, and we whipped up a batch of these Easy Lemon Crinkle Cookies.

lemon crinkle cookies made with cake mix cool whip and powdered sugar

Back in the fall, I found a recipe for cake mix cookies made with Cool Whip, and even though it sounded strange, I gave it a try. We used chocolate cake mix, and the cookies were soft, chewy and super delicious. I made some peppermint crinkle cookies around the holidays, so why not try making lemon cake mix cookies? Or more specifically, lemon cake mix crinkle cookies — say that five times fast.

These cookies are incredibly easy to make, but they are also very messy. Your hands will be covered with cake mix goo, but the results are very worth it! My daughter also managed to get Cool Whip in her hair, but oh well.

Ingredients

1 box lemon cake mix, any brand is fine
1 8-oz container of Cool Whip or a generic version
1 egg, beaten
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
Powdered sugar for rolling the cookies in

Directions

In a large bowl, mix the cake mix, Cool Whip, egg and lemon juice together until well combined.

Take a tablespoon of dough at a time, and roll it in the powdered sugar until covered.

Place cookies about two inches apart on a well greased cookie sheet.

Bake in a 350-degree oven for about 10 to 12 minutes or until edges are just slightly brown and crisp.

Allow to cool, and enjoy!

lemon cake mix cookies made with cool whip

If you don’t have lemon juice, it really isn’t necessary, but I thought it gave the cookies an extra burst of lemony flavor. I also like to dust a little bit more powdered sugar on top of the cookies before serving for added sweetness.

lemon cookies made with lemon cake mix and cool whip and rolled in powdered sugar

Then, wash them down with a nice gulp of lemon water or lemonade. Just kidding, but since I do drink lemon water throughout the day, it occurred to me that I’ve got a lemon fest going on here. Yum.

Any other lemon lovers out there? What’s your favorite lemony dessert?

Thanks for stopping by for a taste of these easy lemon crinkle cookies!

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Comments

Carol says

April 17, 2015 at 4:56 pm

Yum! Yum! I am a total sucker for anything lemony, so I would no doubt being having a couple of these right now with my morning cuppa if they were in my kitchen! Thanks for sharing the other variations, too!

Laurie says

April 18, 2015 at 7:23 am

Wow, these do look very easy and I am a sucker for lemon! Pinning to try soon!

Dee M says

April 18, 2015 at 7:25 am

Thanks, Laurie. They are super easy and quick too! 🙂

Dee M says

April 18, 2015 at 7:28 am

I keep sneaking bites, which I really, really shouldn't be doing. I just love the lemon flavor! 🙂

The adventures of Jolly and Happy says

April 21, 2015 at 7:14 am

I, too, LOVE lemon! Lemon merengue pie is my absolute favorite!

Dee M says

April 21, 2015 at 7:16 am

That's my dad's favorite too! 🙂

Dee M says

April 21, 2015 at 7:16 am

That's my dad's favorite too! 🙂

Sandra Lee says

April 21, 2015 at 11:55 pm

I don't know if I can say "lemon cake mix crinkle cookies" five times fast but I bet I could down a couple of these beauties in no time flat!

Dee M says

April 21, 2015 at 11:56 pm

I have to admit that they went pretty fast! 🙂

Ash and Crafts says

April 25, 2015 at 3:18 am

Hi there! Visiting from the Link Party Palooza. I love crinkle cookies, but I've never had lemon ones! They look sooo yummy! Thanks so much for sharing the recipe! Pinned!

DESPINA P says

April 25, 2015 at 7:32 pm

Nice recipe!I like using lemon on cakes and cookies, so I 'm definitely going to try this out!

Dee M says

April 25, 2015 at 7:52 pm

Thanks so much for pinning! We just loved them. 🙂

Dee M says

April 25, 2015 at 7:52 pm

Thanks! I hope you enjoy them as much as we did! 🙂