4 Ingredient Lemon Crinkle Cookies with Cake Mix
Unlock a secret baking hack with these Lemon Crinkle Cookies with Cake Mix and Cool Whip. You only need 4 ingredients and about 20 minutes to make these soft and chewy cookies!
Luscious Lemon Crinkle Cookies: Easy Cake Mix Cookies
Looking for a quicker, easier way to whip up some homemade cookies? Cake mix isn’t just for cakes anymore. I love using it as a shortcut for making homemade cookies without the fuss. Some of my favorites are Strawberry Cake Mix Cookies, Red Velvet Oreo Cookies, and Key Lime Coconut Cookies.
Get ready to delight your taste buds with these Lemon Crinkle Cake Mix Cookies – a zesty treat that’s perfect for any lemon lover. Made with a box of cake mix and a few simple ingredients, this easy cookie recipe delivers the fresh lemon flavor you crave in a soft, chewy cookie that’s irresistibly delicious.
I’m a big believer in saving time where you can. These cookies deliver tons of lemon flavor with very little effort. The best part is that they may be the best lemon cookies I’ve had! Your whole family will love these!
What you’ll love about this lemon cake mix cookies recipe
Ingredients for Lemon Cake Mix Crinkle Cookies
It’s a short list!
The 4-Ingredient Magic
You really can make delicious lemon cookies from a cake mix. If you want sweet, lemony, and chewy cookies without the hassle, this recipe is a dream come true. It simplifies baking while ensuring each bite is packed with flavor. These easy lemon crinkle cookies come together in just 20 minutes.
How to Make Lemon Crinkle Cookies with Cake Mix
- Start by preheating your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. Parchment paper prevents sticking and makes cleanup a breeze.
- Next, take a large mixing bowl. Pour in the entire contents of the lemon cake mix package.
- Crack the egg into the large bowl. The egg acts as a binding agent, ensuring your cookies maintain their shape.
- Then, add the whole container of whipped topping. This ingredient adds lightness and moisture, making your cookies irresistibly soft and chewy.
- Combine these ingredients with a sturdy spoon or a hand mixer on a low setting. You’re looking for a uniform and sticky dough. Be patient; it might seem too thick at first, but it will come together beautifully.
- Once mixed, create small balls of dough. I like to use a cookie scoop or small ice cream scoop to ensure my cookies are about the same size. This also help them bake evenly.
- Roll the cookie dough balls in powdered sugar. Make sure they’re well-coated. This step isn’t just for sweetness; it gives your cookies their characteristic crinkle look and texture.
- Place the sugared balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving enough space between them for expansion. Be sure each ball of dough is covered with powdered sugar. This is the time to add a little more powdered sugar if needed.
Baking and Beautifying
You’ll see these easy lemon cookies spread into beautiful, crinkled shapes as they bake. This method is quick, and straightforward, and lets you whip up a batch of cookies in barely any time.
- Place the baking sheets in the oven. Bake for 10-12 minutes. You want them just done around the edges. As they bake, you’ll notice the cookies start to crackle on top. This crinkling effect is a sign they’re baking perfectly.
- Once your timer dings, remove the cookies from the oven. Let them cool for a few minutes on the baking sheets. This cooling period allows them to set and makes them easier to move without breaking. You then transfer them to a cooling rack. As they cool you’ll notice their texture is visibly soft and chewy.
Tips & Tricks
- Add a lemon glaze to your cookies by mixing powdered sugar with lemon extract. Top the cookies after they have completely cooled.
- Use another flavor of cake mix such as strawberry to make strawberry crinkle cookies. Use chocolate cake mix to make chocolate crinkle cookies. Make crinkle cookies using other cake mixes such as spice cake, butter pecan, funfetti, or even white cake mix and you can make them any color with food coloring.
- No eggs? You can substitute 1/2 cup vegetable oil instead.
- If your dough is really sticky, place it in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes before scooping and forming it into balls.
- Up the lemon flavor by adding fresh squeezed lemon juice and lemon zest to your cookie mix.
- Add mix-ins to your dough such as sprinkles, chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, or dehydrated marshmallows.
- Do not overbake your cookies. Bake until they are just set around the edges. This will achieve the desired soft and chewy texture.
How to Store Lemon Crinkle Cookies with Cake Mix
Keep in an airtight container at room temperature. They will keep 4-5 days. (If they last that long!)
You can also freeze Lemon Crinkle Cookies. Place them on a baking sheet and put them in the freezer 1-2 hours. At that point, they will be frozen enough to be placed in an airtight container. They will last up to 3 months in the freezer. To thaw, simply let them sit on the counter for about 30 minutes and enjoy.
You’ll love these cake mix cookie recipes, too!
Strawberry
Lucky Charms Cookies
Red Velvet Oreo
Celebrate Spring with Easy Lemon Cake Mix Cookies
Lemon crinkle cookies are one of my favorite cookie recipes, and I especially love making them in spring. They infuse any occasion with a burst of citrusy goodness.
The bright yellow color of these cookies adds a pop to any dessert table. These cookies would be great for a spring brunch, cookie exchanges, or a birthday party. Imagine serving these soft and chewy delights to your guests. Everyone will think you’re a star baker, even if it only took 20 minutes.
Using just four ingredients simplifies the baking process. Yet, the result is a batch of cookies that taste like sunshine. They’re perfect for when you want to brighten someone’s day. A plate of lemon crinkle cookies can turn any mundane afternoon into a small celebration of spring!
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Ingredients
- 1 box lemon cake mix 15.25 oz size
- 8 oz whipped topping like Cool Whip
- 1 egg
- ¾ cup powdered sugar for coating
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Combine cake mix, whipped topping, and an egg in a large mixing bowl. Stir with a spoon or electric mixer until well combined.
- Fill a shallow bowl or plate with the powdered sugar.
- Use a cookie scoop to spoon out portions of dough and drop into powdered sugar. Turn to coat all sides of the cookie.
- Place coated dough balls onto prepared baking sheet 1-2 inches apart.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until cookies are done around the edges.
- Remove from the oven and let sit on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes to set. Then transfer to a wire cooling rack.
Notes
Tips & Tricks
- If your dough is really sticky, place it in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes before scooping and forming it into balls.
- Make crinkle cookies using other cake mixes such as strawberry, spice cake, butter pecan, funfetti, or even white cake mix and you can make them any color with food coloring.
- Up the lemon flavor by adding the juice of a fresh squeezed lemon and lemon zest to your cookie mix.
- Add mix-ins to your dough such as sprinkles, chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, or dehydrated marshmallows.
- Do not overbake your cookies. Bake until they are just set around the edges. This will achieve the desired soft and chewy texture.
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