Description
These Easy Lemon Crinkle Cookies are a quick and delightful treat featuring the bright flavor of lemon, made simple with a lemon cake mix, Cool Whip, and a few additional ingredients. The cookies have a soft, tender texture with a beautiful crinkled powdered sugar coating, perfect for a sweet snack or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Ingredients
- 1 box lemon cake mix (approximately 15.25 ounces)
- 1 (8 oz) tub of Cool Whip
- 1 large egg
Coating
- ½ to 1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the lemon cake mix, Cool Whip, and the egg. Stir together until the mixture forms a soft dough.
- Prepare Cookie Dough Balls: Using a spoon or cookie scoop, form the dough into balls about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter.
- Coat with Powdered Sugar: Roll each dough ball in powdered sugar until fully coated, ensuring a generous layer that will create the crinkle effect.
- Bake the Cookies: Place the coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers remain soft.
- Cool: Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use full 1 cup powdered sugar for a more pronounced crinkle appearance.
- Cookies will be soft and may seem underbaked in the center; they firm up as they cool.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Adding lemon zest can enhance the flavor if desired.
Keywords: lemon crinkle cookies, easy lemon cookies, lemon cake mix cookies, quick lemon dessert, crinkle cookies