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Lemon Whippersnap Cookies

Servings 2 dozen

Ingredients

  • 1 15-16.5 oz. box lemon cake
  • 2 cups whipped topping, like cool-whip
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 lemon, zested
  • 1 lemon, juiced
For Rolling
  • ½ cup powdered sugar

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 
  • In a mixing bowl combine the cake mix, whipped topping, 1egg, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Using a spatula, stir all the ingredients until you get a very sticky dough consistency. 
  • Using a small cookie scoop, scoop out one dough ball and drop it into the powdered sugar. Roll it in powdered sugar until coated and place on the parchment-lined cookie sheet. 
  • Bake in the oven for 10-12 minutes, until set.
  • These cookies are perfect hot out of the oven or if you can wait, perfect for a special treat. They also freeze for up to two months. 
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