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4 Ingredient Lemon Snowflake Cookie

October 30, 2017 Updated: September 9, 2020 By Julie Menghini 31 Comments

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4 Ingredient Light and Luscious Lemon Snowflake Cookies are so easy to make and literally melt in your mouth.  They are the perfect delicious no-fuss cookie recipe. HostessAtHeart.com

Light and Luscious 4 Ingredient Lemon Snowflake Cookie recipe is so easy to make and literally melt in your mouth. They are the perfect delicious no-fuss cookie recipe.

Front table view of yellow Lemon Snowflake cookies layered in a row on a white plate.

I found an old newspaper clipping with this recipe in the recipe box that my Mother-In-law gave me and wondered why in the heck I’d never heard of Lemon Snowflake Cookies?

They sounded too good to be true. With just 4 ingredients? I didn’t have anything to lose trying them.

Yellow Lemon Snowflake cookies layered on a white plate with a broken cookie in the front showing the soft center.

I put these together one morning when John wasn’t home. When he saw them he had a couple and asked where the recipe had come from.

I imagine lots of foodie husbands ask about the origin of recipes right? I told him his mom’s recipe box and he said he’d never had them before either.

Front table view of yellow Lemon Snowflake cookies layered in a row on a white plate.

These cookies literally melt in your mouth.

They are soft and luscious and just heaped with flavor. They’re perfect for cookie exchanges because if you don’t make them humongous as I did, you can get about 3 dozen….or so the recipe said!

Even though these cookies are called Lemon Snowflake cookies, they would be amazing any time of year. Maybe Sunshine cookies?

Snowflake Cookie Ingredients

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

Easy ingredients right? I sure didn’t need any fancy equipment either. I used my favorite baking sheets and covered them with parchment paper. Cool them on a cooling rack if you can wait that long.

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How to make Lemon Snowflake Cookies

  1. Combine the cake mix, Cool Whip, and egg. Mix together and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  2. Drop the cookies onto prepared baking sheets.
  3. Top with powdered sugar.
  4. Bake

Pin this delicious Lemon Snowflake Cookie

A white plate with Lemon Snowflake Cookies on it. The title "4-Ingredient Lemon Snowflake Cookies" runs across the top.

We truly love lemon and here are a few of our favorite recipes!

  • Blueberry Lemonade Pie
  • Lemon Pistachio Muffins
  • Old-Fashioned Lemon Icebox Pie
  • Lemon Pudding Poke Cake
  • Blackened Salmon with Lemon Butter
  • Lemon Olive Oil Cake

They’re also perfect for when you need a delicious treat on short notice because chances are you either have the ingredients or can get them in a jiffy.

Our most popular recipes

  • Overnight Sourdough Bread
  • Basic Muffin Recipe
  • Pear Pie Filling
  • Chocolate Pudding Trifle
  • Swedish Apple Pie

It’s not every day that I run across a simple cookie recipe that I’ve never heard of and tastes better than what I anticipate.

I’m so glad I did run across this one. I’ll be making these more often. My mouth is watering just thinking of them. Time to whip up another batch.

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Two photo collage for Pinterest with the title "4-Ingredient Lemon Snowflake Cookies" running through the center. The top photo is a top-down photo of Lemon Snowflake cookies on a white plate. The bottom photo shows a cookie broken open showing a soft center.

I would love it if you enjoy this recipe that you will leave me a comment and rate the recipe with 5 stars!  ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

A front table view of a line of Lemon Snowflake Cookies on a white tray.
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4-Ingredient Lemon Snowflake Cookie Recipe

4 Ingredient Lemon Snowflake Cookies are so easy to make and literally melt in your mouth.  They are the perfect delicious no-fuss cookie recipe.
Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 14 mins
Total Time 24 mins
Servings 36 cookies
Author Julie Menghini

Ingredients

  • 1 box lemon cake mix
  • 8 oz Cool Whip (2 1/2 cups)
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients except the powdered sugar.  Blend completely and refrigerate for 1 hour.  The batter will be sticky.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°.  Grease baking sheets or line them with parchment paper.  Put powdered sugar in a bowl.  Drop batter by tablespoons into the powdered sugar and gently roll them until covered.
  • Bake 12-14 minutes.  Let them cool on the cookie sheet which will allow them to set up.
  • Store in an air-tight container.

Nutrition

Calories: 70kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 110mg | Potassium: 15mg | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 20IU | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 0.3mg
This recipe was calculated using the exact brands and measurements I used to make this recipe. If you are following a strict diet please note changing anything will cause the nutritional info to change. My calculations are intended as a guide only.
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I am a cookie lover and here are a few of my favorites!

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Spiced Coffee Cookies with Caramel-Vanilla Glaze

White Chocolate Peppermint Cookies

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Comments

  1. Erin says

    December 24, 2019 at 6:47 am

    These snowflake cookies are going on Santa’s plate tonight! We made them last night, and they turned out PERFECT. Also, that lemon flavor is amazing.

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      December 25, 2019 at 2:34 pm

      Santa’s going to love them! Thank you!

      Reply
  2. Michelle says

    December 23, 2019 at 7:35 am

    Lemon desserts are always a favorite for me! These cookies are delicious…and easy too!

    Reply
  3. Amy Nash says

    December 22, 2019 at 11:49 pm

    These cookies were so incredibly good and easy to make! I love recipes like this that my kids can pretty much make on their own!

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      December 23, 2019 at 3:50 pm

      Thanks Amy!

      Reply
  4. MICHAELA KENKEL says

    December 22, 2019 at 11:41 pm

    I made these YEARS ago — totally forgot about them! I was so excited to find the recipe again!

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      December 23, 2019 at 3:49 pm

      Thank you, Michaela! They’re so easy!

      Reply
  5. Deb Clark says

    December 22, 2019 at 4:59 pm

    5 Stars!! These are terrific and so easy too – Santa is going to love them!!

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      December 23, 2019 at 12:42 pm

      So easy too! Thank you!

      Reply
  6. jennifer stewart says

    December 22, 2019 at 1:05 pm

    I look forward to your baked goodies every holiday season and these cookies did not disappoint! Just like John, Brooks never guesses where the recipes come from and is surprised when I make something from his mom or grandma. He gobbled these up quick!

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      December 23, 2019 at 12:39 pm

      Thanks, Jennifer! So glad you liked them!

      Reply
  7. Debi says

    December 21, 2019 at 3:04 pm

    These are so fun and so easy to make. Lemon is my favorite! Thanks for the recipe. My kids loved them!

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      December 23, 2019 at 12:38 pm

      Thanks, Debi!

      Reply
  8. Nikki says

    December 21, 2019 at 2:16 am

    Lemon is one of my most favorite flavors! These cookies come out so soft and chewy! Love them!

    Reply
  9. michele says

    December 3, 2019 at 8:48 am

    We love a good lemon cookie… and these were one of the best we’ve had! I love recipe “finds” in our own family recipe boxes… What a treasure this is! Thanks!

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      December 3, 2019 at 8:45 pm

      I agree, Michele! I love our family recipes and the memories that go with them!

      Reply
  10. Kacey says

    November 9, 2019 at 7:59 pm

    My mom used to use a chocolate cake mix sometimes

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      November 10, 2019 at 6:22 pm

      That would be delicious too Kacey!

      Reply
  11. Margaret Davenport says

    April 28, 2019 at 6:49 pm

    Can lemon snowflake cookies be frozen?

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      April 28, 2019 at 10:15 pm

      The sure can Margaret! I would definitely keep them in single layers or separated with parchment paper.

      Reply
      • Margaret Davenport says

        April 28, 2019 at 10:43 pm

        Thank you

        Reply
  12. Lily says

    November 3, 2017 at 9:53 am

    Wow! I’m loving this recipe and you’re right, it couldn’t be any easier. I find the cool whip in it very interesting and can imagine how that would add to the lightness of the texture. Definitely making these for the holidays. Thanks for sharing another wonderful recipe from your family. Hugs:)

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      November 3, 2017 at 1:54 pm

      Thank you Lily! They were so easy and yummy. I really wondered how the cool whip would work and even though it does get deflated when mixed I think it keeps them very light and soft. Enjoy your day my friend!

      Reply
  13. Debbie Spivey says

    October 31, 2017 at 2:15 pm

    Trick or treat!!!! I want a treat of a few of these in my mouth! 🙂

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      November 3, 2017 at 1:58 pm

      I know how special Halloween is for you and if I could I’d make you a batch!

      Reply
  14. Loretta says

    October 31, 2017 at 2:13 pm

    Oh love lemony anything – those cookies look amazing, love the effect of the sprinkling of confectioners sugar. They would make a great cookie exchange for the holidays too.

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      November 3, 2017 at 2:00 pm

      Thank you Loretta! I have to admit to test tasting a couple of them and then sending them to work with John so I didn’t keep at it. I love lemon year around too.

      Reply
  15. Judith Graber says

    October 30, 2017 at 3:17 pm

    I was trying to guess what the four ingredients were – I knew it had to be a cake mix and you used confectioners’ sugar. Not bad – two out of four! Mixes are a good thing – I know my Mom liked to use them. When you need a quick and simple lemon fix this recipe sure would do it 🙂

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      October 30, 2017 at 4:57 pm

      Ha! I grew up using them too Judi and they’re pretty darned good.

      Reply
  16. Sonal says

    October 30, 2017 at 10:09 am

    What an amazingly easy and delicious recipe!

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      October 30, 2017 at 4:58 pm

      They really are Sonal! Thanks for stopping by my friend!

      Reply

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