Imagine a cookie so light, so tangy, and so irresistibly simple that it transforms your ordinary baking routine into a culinary adventure! These Lemon Glazed Cool Whip Cookies are not just another dessert – they're a creamy, zesty revelation that will have everyone begging for your secret recipe. With just four ingredients and minimal effort, you'll create a batch of cookies that are impossibly soft, wonderfully lemony, and dusted with a sweet powdered sugar finish that looks like it came straight from a professional bakery.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 12 mins
Total Time: 22 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 24 cookies
Ingredients
- 1 box lemon cake mix
- 1 cup Cool Whip
- 1 large egg
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent the cookies from sticking.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the box of lemon cake mix, 1 cup of Cool Whip, and 1 large egg. Use a spatula or a wooden spoon to mix the ingredients until they are well combined. The dough will be thick and sticky.
- Once the dough is mixed, cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes. This will help the dough firm up a bit, making it easier to handle.
- After the dough has chilled, use a cookie scoop or a tablespoon to portion out the dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Leave about 2 inches of space between each cookie, as they will spread slightly while baking.
- Once all the dough is portioned out, sprinkle a generous amount of powdered sugar over the tops of the cookie dough balls. This will give them a nice sweet finish once baked.
- Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers may still look a little soft, but they will firm up as they cool.
- After baking, remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once the cookies are completely cooled, you can dust them with additional powdered sugar if desired for an extra touch of sweetness.
- Enjoy your Lemon Glazed Cool Whip Cookies with a glass of milk or your favorite beverage!
Tips
- Chill the dough: Refrigerating the cookie dough for 10 minutes helps prevent excessive spreading and makes it easier to handle.
- Use room temperature ingredients: Ensure your Cool Whip and egg are at room temperature for smoother mixing.
- Don't overbake: These cookies continue to set after removing from the oven, so pull them out when edges are just golden.
- Powdered sugar technique: For an elegant finish, use a fine mesh sifter to dust powdered sugar evenly.
- Storage hack: Store cookies in an airtight container with a piece of bread to keep them soft for 3-4 days.
- Flavor variations: Experiment with different cake mix flavors like vanilla or orange for unique twists.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature – they're delicious either way!
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 120kcal
Carbohydrates: 18g
Protein: 1g
Fat: 5g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Cholesterol: 10mg
