Easy Lemon Pudding Cookies

Incredibly easy lemon pudding cookie recipe that is packed with flavor. A great cookie to serve as a tasty snack or at any get together.

This is one of the recipes my family made all the time when I was growing up. And between the great flavor and simplicity it’s still a regular cookie recipe me and my family make.

I love the fresh, lemony flavor and with only needing a few simple ingredients, it’s just a great all around recipe.

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Note: While I do add lemon zest, you can make these cookies without it. It just adds a great, fresh flavor that tastes absolutely delicious.

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How to Make Simple Lemon Pudding Mix Cookies

This is one of the quickest cookie recipes I make. Prep time is literally just a few minutes and bake time is under ten.

It’s a great last minute recipe to serve to guests or for that party you forgot you had to bring a dessert to.

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Lemon Pudding Cookie Ingredients

The great thing about this recipe is that we use pudding mix and Bisquick, which cuts down a ton on how many ingredients we need.

And just because it’s quick and easy doesn’t mean we are sacrificing on flavor. In fact, just by adding a little lemon zest, we really elevate the flavor of these cookies.

Ingredient List

• Bisquick
• Lemon Pudding Mix
• Vegetable Oil
• Egg
• Lemon Zest (optional)

Lemon Pudding Mix: I’ve used both Jell-O brand as well as store brand, and all of them have produced great results. Go with whatever brand you prefer.

Bisquick: By using Bisquick we avoid combining three other ingredients. It’s a great time saver, and the texture it produces is excellent.

Vegetable Oil: While you can use butter (or margarine) or your other favorite baking oil, I’ve found the best results come from using vegetable oil.

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Stir Ins

While this recipe is excellent as is, it’s also a great base for any of your favorite cookie stir ins. I don’t add other flavors to my cookies often but I’ve had friends tell me they love all sorts of interesting flavor combinations.

Feel free to add 1/2-1 cup of your favorite cookie stir ins with no other recipe changes.

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Step by Step Recipe Instructions

So this recipe is seriously quick to get in the oven. There are just a few simple steps making it one of my personal favorite last minute dessert.

Once you have your ingredients gathered, it’s time to bake some cookies!

Step 1: Preheat oven to 350 degrees

Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, add all your ingredients

Step 3: Stir by hand until well blended

Step 4: Roll your cookies into 1″-2″ balls and place on ungreased cookie sheet. Leave a couple inches between cookies

Step 5: Using your palm, flatten each cookie

Step 6: Bake in preheated oven for 8-9 minutes

Step 7: Remove cookies from oven and cool on a wire rack

Step 8: Serve and enjoy!

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Recipe Notes

• These cookies taste great when frosted. Use cream cheese or buttercream frosting and wait until they’ve cooled before frosting them.
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• Store these cookies covered at room temperature for up to three days