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    Meals » Recipes » Desserts

    Easy Lemon Crinkle Cookies

    This post may contain affiliate links. Please see disclosure for more information. Published: May 29, 2019 · Modified: Mar 25, 2021 by Dee

    These Easy Lemon Crinkle Cookies made with cake mix and Cool Whip are soft, chewy and perfect for a super quick and easy dessert or treat!

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    stack of lemon crinkle cookies with powdered sugar

    These easy cake mix cookies are perfect for lemon lovers! They're soft, chewy, lemony, sweet and very refreshing. Plus, you only need a few things to make them!

    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.

    After a quick pantry inspection, I found a box of lemon cake mix. I put the young dessert lovers to work, and we whipped up a batch of these easy lemon cake mix cookies with Cool Whip.

    Back in the fall, I found a recipe for cake mix cookies made with Cool Whip. 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 Christmas 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 lemon 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.

    How to Make Lemon Cake Mix Cookies with Cool Whip

    Like I said, these cake mix cookies are super easy, and you only need a few ingredients to make them!

    • Cake mix
    • Cool Whip or other whipped topping
    • Egg
    • Powdered sugar

    I also added a little bit of fresh lemon juice for extra flavor, but it's not necessary. Just mix everything together except the powdered sugar.
    mix cake mix and cool whip and egg together in mixing bowl

    Next, scoop some of the dough out, and roll it in powdered sugar. This part is messy, but the kids don't mind!

    Place the cookies on a lined baking sheet. I recommend a silicone mat, parchment paper or foil to cut down on the mess.

    lemon crinkle cookies in powdered sugar on a baking sheet lined with baking mat Silpat

    The cookies take about 10 minutes to bake. They're ready when the edges are slightly firm, but you don't want them to get too brown. They'll be a little soft in the center,  but this is perfect!

    lemon crinkle cookies on a cooling rack

    You can sprinkle a little more powdered sugar on the cookies after they're done baking if you want. Aren't they pretty?!

    lemon crinkle cookies with powdered sugar on a white plate with lemon slices

    Don't forget to pin the recipe to save it!

    stack of lemon cake mix crinkle cookies on plate

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    Easy Lemon Crinkle Cookies Recipe

    stack of lemon crinkle cookies with powdered sugar

    Easy Lemon Crinkle Cookies

    Published by Dee
    These Easy Lemon Crinkle Cookies made with cake mix and Cool Whip are soft, chewy and perfect for a super quick and easy dessert or treat!  

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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Total Time 15 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 24
    Calories 106 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 box lemon cake mix
    • 8 oz container of Cool Whip
    • 1 egg beaten
    • ½ teaspoon lemon juice
    • ½ cup powdered sugar

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees
    • 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 or lined cookie sheet.
    • Bake in a 350-degree oven for about 10 to 12 minutes or until edges are just slightly brown and crisp.
    • Remove from oven, allow to cool, and enjoy!

    Nutrition information is estimated. Please do your own calculation to fit special diets.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1ounceCalories: 106kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 166mgPotassium: 23mgFiber: 1gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 25IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 57mgIron: 0.5mg
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    I hope you like these easy lemon crinkle cookies as much as we do!

     

    Recipe was published in 2015 and updated in 2019

     

     

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    1. James says

      June 03, 2019 at 6:42 am

      Love the lemon! The kids made these this weekend! What a hit!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        June 03, 2019 at 10:08 am

        So glad you all liked them, James. Thanks so much!

    2. Dee M says

      April 25, 2015 at 7:52 pm

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

      Reply
    3. Dee M says

      April 25, 2015 at 7:52 pm

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

      Reply
    4. 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!

      Reply
    5. 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!

      Reply
    6. Dee M says

      April 21, 2015 at 11:56 pm

      I have to admit that they went pretty fast! 🙂

      Reply
    7. 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!

      Reply
    8. Dee M says

      April 21, 2015 at 7:16 am

      That's my dad's favorite too! 🙂

      Reply
    9. Dee M says

      April 21, 2015 at 7:16 am

      That's my dad's favorite too! 🙂

      Reply
    10. 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!

      Reply
    11. 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! 🙂

      Reply
    12. Dee M says

      April 18, 2015 at 7:25 am

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

      Reply
    13. 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!

      Reply
    14. 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!

      Reply

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