Cake Mix Cool Whip Cookies
Cake mix Cool Whip cookies are soft and chewy, with rich flavor. Four easy ingredients come together to create cookies that melt in your mouth and can be any of your favorite flavors.
Cool whip cookies are one of my favorite kinds of cookie to make. They take a handful of ingredients, and they're so much fun to play with! These cookies are strawberry, but you can create all kinds of different flavors just by changing the cake mix you use.
Why You'll Love These Cake Mix Cookies
- They only take four simple ingredients.
- They're super quick and easy.
- The cake mix and Cool Whip create super soft cookies that melt in your mouth.
- You can make all kinds of cookies just by changing the cake mix.
Top Tip
Be sure to refrigerate your dough for at least 30 minutes to control the cookies' spread as they bake.
Ingredients
It only takes four simple ingredients to make these cookies, and you can find them all in just about 10 minutes at your local grocery store. The ingredients are listed here, but you can find the exact amounts in the recipe card at the end of the post.
- Cake mix of any flavor for a 9x13-inch cake (I used strawberry)
- Egg
- Whipped topping
- Powdered sugar
Instructions
This recipe is just about the easiest you'll ever make. Just mix and bake!
The highlights are listed here, but you'll find the complete instructions in the recipe card at the end of the post.
1: Mix all the ingredients until smooth.
2: Refrigerate dough for 30 minutes. Then, form it into balls.
3: Roll each dough ball in powdered sugar.
4: Bake until the cookies are set and cracked on top. Transfer to a wire cooling rack to cool.
Substitutions and Variation
- Use any cake mix you like to create a variety of cookie flavors.
- Any brand of whipped topping will work. Just be sure to use whipped topping from a tub and not a can.
Equipment
- Measuring cups
- Mixing bowl
- 9x13 baking pan
- Wire cooling rack
Storage
Store these cookies at room temperature for up to a week in an air-tight container. For longer storage, freeze them for up to 3 months. Defrost overnight in the refrigerator or on the counter.
What to Serve with Cake Mix Cool Whip Cookies
Serve these cookies with a glass of milk or a cup of coffee or tea. They're also fantastic with fresh fruit or alongside other sweet treats for a larger dessert spread.
Tips for the Best Cake Mix Cookies
- Always refrigerate your dough before baking. This controls the spread for soft chewy cookies rather than flat, crispy ones.
- Line your baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Mix your dough until smooth. This is one instance where you can't overmix.
FAQ
Cake mix cookies are cookies made with cake mix in place of a traditional flour, eggs, and oil.
Cool Whip cookies are a variation of cake mix cookies. These cookies are made with cake mix, Cool Whip, and eggs. The Cool Whip takes the place of the oil.
Go by time, not looks. Bake the cookies for 10 minutes. Then remove them and leave them on the baking sheet for another 5 minutes. This bakes the cookies to perfection.
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Cake Mix Cool Whip Cookies
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Ingredients
- cake mix of any flavor for 9x13-inch cake (I used strawberry)
- 1 egg
- 1 ½ cups whipped topping
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cake mix, egg, and whipped topping until smooth.
- Refrigerate dough for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350ºF.
- Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or spraying it with nonstick cooking spray.
- Form 1 to 1 ½ inch balls of dough.
- Roll each ball of dough on powdered sugar and place them on your prepared baking sheet.
- Bake cookies for 10 minutes. They may appear a little soft in the middle, but be sure not to overbake them.
Nutrition Information
Yield
20Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 138Total Fat 3gSaturated Fat 2gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 1gCholesterol 12mgSodium 205mgCarbohydrates 26gFiber 0gSugar 15gProtein 1g
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