Lemon Cool Whip Cookies (2024)

ByRob PublishedMarch 27, 2024March 27, 2024

These decadent Lemon Cool Whip Cookies are soft and chewy, and loaded with lemon flavor. They’re incredibly easy to make, and they’re always crowd-pleasers.

What’s easier than whipping up a batch of cookies for guests or to bring to a party? Whipping up a batch of cake mix cookies! These delicious cookies use cake mix and Cool Whip along with just 2 other ingredients to deliver all their delicious flavor. Everyone will love how good they are, and you’ll love how easy they are to make. We know we do!

❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• It only uses 4 simple ingredients.
• It’s an easy recipe that anyone can make.
• It’s a great recipe to get the kids involved with.
• It’s full of lemon flavor.
• The cookies are so soft and tender.

🛒Ingredients

This recipe uses 4 ingredients that you can find in any grocery store. That’s it!

Everything you need is listed here, but you can find the exact amounts in the recipe card at the end of the post.

• Lemon cake mix
• Cool Whip
• Egg
• Powdered sugar

🔪 How to Make Lemon Cool Whip Cookies

Making these cookies is just as easy as shopping for its limited ingredients. It only takes a few minutes of prep and a few more minutes in the oven. Anyone can do it.

Step 1: Prep

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees, and line cookie sheets with parchment paper. Set aside.

Step 2: Make the Cookie Dough

Combine the cake mix, Cool Whip, and egg and stir until a sticky dough forms.

Step 3: Make the Cookies

Pour the powdered sugar onto a plate. Then, scoop the dough into 1-inch balls and drop them in the powdered sugar. Roll to coat.

Step 4: Bake

Place the dough balls on the cookie sheets, leaving 1 1/2 inches between them. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until set.

Step 5: Cool

Cool the cookies on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy!

📝Variations

Do you want to change up this recipe and make it your own? Here are some ways that you can do that!

• Cake Mix – Make all kinds of cookie variations by changing the cake mix.
• Nuts – Try rolling the dough in chopped nuts after rolling in powdered sugar for more flavor and texture.

If you love cake mix cookies like these, then check out our carrot cake mix cookies.

🥄 Equipment

• Measuring cup
• Mixing bowl
• Plate
• Cookie sheets
• Parchment paper

🥫 Storage

Store these cookies for up to 5 days at room temperature in an air-tight container. For longer storage, wrap the cookies in plastic wrap, place them in an air-tight, freezer-safe container or heavy-duty freezer bag, and freeze for up to 3 months.

Serve With

Serve these cookies with a glass of milk or a cup of coffee or tea. They also make a great addition to a larger dessert spread with all your favorite treats, are wonderful dipped in dessert dip, or a yummy pairing with fresh fruit.

💭 Tips

• This dough is sticky and soft. That’s okay. It’s supposed to be that way.
• Use a cookie scoop or melon baller to make your cookie dough balls. Using your hands makes a sticky mess.
• ALWAYS line your cookie sheets with parchment paper. It makes cleanup so much easier.

⁉️ FAQ

Do you have questions about this recipe? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions.

🍽 More Recipes

Do you enjoy Cool Whip recipes? Then try these delicious recipes:

• Orange Creamsicle Cake Mix Cookies
• Strawberry Cake Mix Brownies
• Strawberry Ice Cream Sandwich Cake

🧾Recipe Card

Want to make this recipe? Print the recipe card below, or pin this recipe, so you can find it later.