Lemon-Lime Crackle Cookies Recipe
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Lemon-Lime Crackle Cookies

By: Ada Merwin 
"You can taste the spirit of Christmases past in these chewy old-time cookies with their crackle tops and lemony flavor. They're a luscious addition to cookie exchanges."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (38)

Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 18 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup flaked coconut
  • 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
  • 2 teaspoons grated lime peel
  • 2 cups whipped topping
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons whipped topping mix
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 (18.25 ounce) package lemon cake mix
  • confectioners' sugar

Directions

  1. In a blender or food processor, combine the coconut, lemon peel and lime peel. Cover and process until finely chopped, about 30 seconds; set aside. In a mixing bowl, combine whipped topping, eggs, dry whipped topping mix and lemon juice. Add dry cake mix and coconut mixture; mix well.
  2. Drop by tablespoonfuls into a bowl of confectioner's sugar. Shape into balls. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees F for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Footnotes

  • Editor's Note: This recipe was tested with Dream Whip topping.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2007 by fosterro   view full review
I made these for a cookie exchange because I wanted something different - they were wonderful!...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 9, 2008 by Crystalwu   view full review
Very straight-forward to make. I didn't end up using whipped topping mix because I also...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 5, 2007 by ESTELAMARIE   view full review
These cookies came out wonderfully, even though I used a toaster oven (I turned the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 15, 2007 by Marne   view full review
I've never made a cookie with such interesting ingredients! These cookies are great - I made...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 7, 2007 by LAURALEIB   view full review
These cookies are fantastic!!! I followed the recipe exactly and they are definitely the best...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2007 by Janell   view full review
These were good but the texture wasn't what I expected. They were somewhat spongey. still...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 22, 2009 by CookinDad2609   view full review
Thanks Ada. Good recipe. My daughters, a friend of mine and me all enjoyed your cookies. Love...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 13, 2009 by Mallow1   view full review
Wow, these were terrific! Lemony, tender, lightly chewy, HUGE. The lime seemed unnecessary,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 22, 2010 by Queen B   view full review
Love these!!! The dough might scare one into thinking they won't turn out right as it is very...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 27, 2010 by Barb.B.   view full review
What a hit these little numbers were. I made them at Christmas and I've been getting requests...

 

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