Easy Lemon Cool Whip Cookies

These super easy Lemon Cool Whip Cookies are the perfect combination of sweet and tart. Bursting with lemon flavor, these cookie will literally melt in your mouth.

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If you haven’t used a cake mix to make cookies before you’ll be pleasantly surprised at how easy it is and how amazing the cookies turn out. You only need 4 ingredients to make these cookies and there’s no need to pull out all your measuring cups and spoons as there’s very little of this required. Perfect for the any baker for sure.

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Why You’ll Love These Cool Whip Cookies

Once you’ve tasted one of these Lemon Cool Whip Cookies I guarantee you’ll be keeping a box of lemon cake mix in the pantry and a tub of Cool Whip in the freezer as you’ll be wanting to make them again.

• Tart and sweet
• Easy to make
• Only 4 ingredients
• Melt in your mouth

Equipment Needed

• Cookie sheet
• Large bowl
• Cookie scoop or melon baller
• Wire cooling rack

Ingredients for Lemon Cool Whip Cookies

Makes 2 dozen cookies

• 1 box lemon cake mix (The Most Popular Dolly Parton Cake Mixes & Where To Buy Them)
• 1 (8 ounce) tub Cool Whip, thawed
• 1 egg
• 1 cup powdered sugar

How To Make Cool Whip Cookies

• Preheat oven to 350F. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper; set aside.
• In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, Cool Whip, and egg. Stir well until a sticky dough forms; this will take a few minutes of stirring.

• Pour the powdered sugar out onto a plate. Use a cookie scoop or melon baller to create 1-inch balls of dough and drop them onto the plate of powdered sugar a few at a time. Roll the balls in the powdered sugar.

• Place them on the prepared cookie sheets, leaving at least 1 ½ inches of space between each cookie dough ball. Repeat this process until all the dough is turned into balls and rolled in the powdered sugar.

• Bake the cookies at 350F for 8-10 minutes until set.

• Cool the cookies on the cookie sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire cooling rack to finish cooling.

These cool whip cookies are bound to make a great addition to your dessert table or bake up a batch for your next cookie exchange or hostess gift.

Leftover Lemon Cool Whip Cookies can be stored in an airtight container on the kitchen counter for up to 3 days. You can also freeze leftovers for up to 3 months. Flash freeze on a cookie sheet or place a piece of parchment paper in between the cookies so you can easily grab one at a time. Defrost on the kitchen counter until soft and enjoy.

‌Variations

• Add lemon zest to the batter or the icing for even more lemon flavor. Or add a teaspoon of lemon extract to really pump up the lemon flavor.
• Use a different flavor cake mix; vanilla; strawberry or any other fruit flavor will work.
• Try a chocolate cake mix and make chocolate cookies.
• Stir some sprinkles into the powdered for a more decorative cookie.

Tips and Tricks

• Regular Cool Whip, extra creamy or store brand will all work fine.
• Take the Cool Whip out of the freezer before you begin to prepare the cookies so it has time to thaw.
• Bring the egg to room temperature as room temperature eggs are better to bake with.
• Keep a bowl of warm water next to you to dip the cookie scoop in as you portion the dough so the dough doesn’t stick to the scoop.
• Sift the confectioner’s sugar so there are no lumps.
• Watch the oven carefully so the cookies don’t overbake. The cookies will be soft when you take them out of the oven and harden up as they cool down.
• Don’t substitute regular sugar for the powdered sugar as the powdered sugar adds to the soft texture and helps highlight the crinkles.

Can you make cookies with a cake mix?

Yes, you can! It makes it super easy and quick when you use a cake mix.

Should I follow the directions on the cake mix box?

No, don’t follow those directions, follow the instructions written here.

Can I use whipping cream instead of Cool Whip?

I haven’t tried the recipe using whipped cream so I can’t guarantee you’ll get the same texture. If you do try the cookies with whipping cream let me know.

Does the cookie dough need to be refrigerated?

Refrigerating the cookie dough isn’t required but if you find the dough too sticky or hard to handle, you can place it in the fridge for an hour or so.

If you are looking for more cookie inspiration you may like these recipes; Easy To Make Brownie Mix Cookies, M&M Bar Cookies, No Bake Cookies or these Delicious Coffee Cake Cookies.