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.
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.
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.
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.
How to make Lemon Snowflake Cookies
- Combine the cake mix, Cool Whip, and egg. Mix together and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Drop the cookies onto prepared baking sheets.
- Top with powdered sugar.
- Bake
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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
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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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4-Ingredient Lemon Snowflake Cookie Recipe
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.
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Erin says
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.
Julie Menghini says
Santa’s going to love them! Thank you!
Michelle says
Lemon desserts are always a favorite for me! These cookies are delicious…and easy too!
Amy Nash says
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!
Julie Menghini says
Thanks Amy!
MICHAELA KENKEL says
I made these YEARS ago — totally forgot about them! I was so excited to find the recipe again!
Julie Menghini says
Thank you, Michaela! They’re so easy!
Deb Clark says
5 Stars!! These are terrific and so easy too – Santa is going to love them!!
Julie Menghini says
So easy too! Thank you!
jennifer stewart says
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!
Julie Menghini says
Thanks, Jennifer! So glad you liked them!
Debi says
These are so fun and so easy to make. Lemon is my favorite! Thanks for the recipe. My kids loved them!
Julie Menghini says
Thanks, Debi!
Nikki says
Lemon is one of my most favorite flavors! These cookies come out so soft and chewy! Love them!
michele says
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!
Julie Menghini says
I agree, Michele! I love our family recipes and the memories that go with them!
Kacey says
My mom used to use a chocolate cake mix sometimes
Julie Menghini says
That would be delicious too Kacey!
Margaret Davenport says
Can lemon snowflake cookies be frozen?
Julie Menghini says
The sure can Margaret! I would definitely keep them in single layers or separated with parchment paper.
Margaret Davenport says
Thank you
Lily says
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:)
Julie Menghini says
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!
Debbie Spivey says
Trick or treat!!!! I want a treat of a few of these in my mouth! 🙂
Julie Menghini says
I know how special Halloween is for you and if I could I’d make you a batch!
Loretta says
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.
Julie Menghini says
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.
Judith Graber says
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 🙂
Julie Menghini says
Ha! I grew up using them too Judi and they’re pretty darned good.
Sonal says
What an amazingly easy and delicious recipe!
Julie Menghini says
They really are Sonal! Thanks for stopping by my friend!