Cool Whip Cookies
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This Cool Whip Cookies Recipe will be your new bestie when you’re craving something sweet but don’t want to spend a lot of time (or brainpower) in the kitchen!
Cool Whip Cookies (Just 4 Ingredients!)
Cool Whip Cookies
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We’re talking four ingredients, one bowl, and cookies that come out soft, chewy, and irresistibly crinkly every single time. They’re perfect for last-minute desserts, bake sales, cookie exchanges, or those “Mom, I need something for school tomorrow” moments.
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The best part? You can make them any flavor you want just by switching up the cake mix. I couldn’t decide on just one, so I made lemon, strawberry, and chocolate—and it was so fun to see how each batch baked up a little differently.
The chocolate spread a bit more, the strawberry puffed higher, and all of them were deliciously soft.
Why You’ll Love These Cookies
- Only 4 simple ingredients
- No mixer required
- Soft, chewy, and cake-like
- Easy to customize with different flavors
- Kid-friendly and beginner-proof
If you’ve never baked with Cool Whip before, don’t worry—it sounds a little odd, but it works magic in cookie dough. It keeps the cookies tender and gives them that perfect crinkle top once they’re rolled in powdered sugar.
Ingredients You’ll Need for Cool Whip Cookies
- Cake mix (any flavor!)
- Cool Whip, thawed
- Egg
- Powdered sugar
That’s it. No butter, no oil, no chilling the dough.
Step by Step Directions
- Start by mixing the cake mix, Cool Whip, and egg together in a large bowl. The dough will be very sticky—this is totally normal, so don’t panic or try to add flour.
- Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded tablespoons of dough directly into the powdered sugar. This is the trick! Once the dough hits the sugar, it becomes much easier to handle. Roll it around until completely coated, then place it on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake just until the cookies are set. They may look slightly underbaked in the center, but that’s exactly what keeps them soft and chewy.
- Let them cool on the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a rack.
Tips & Variations for Cool Whip Cookies with Cake Mix
- Expect sticky dough. Don’t fight it—drop it straight into the powdered sugar and let that do the work.
- Try different flavors. Lemon, chocolate, strawberry, funfetti, spice cake… they all work!
- Don’t overbake. These cookies are best when soft, not crispy.
- Make them festive. Use seasonal cake mixes or add a little citrus zest for extra flavor.
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How to Make Cool Whip Cookies
Cool Whip Cookies Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 box cake mix
- 1 container Cool Whip (8 ounces), thawed
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together the cake mix, Cool Whip and egg until very well combined.
- Drop by rounded tablespoons into the powdered sugar and roll around to coat completely.
- Place on a lined baking sheet and bake at 350 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes.
Notes
Recipe Notes:
- Very sticky dough: This is normal. Drop the dough directly into the powdered sugar to make rolling easier.
- Any cake mix works: Lemon, chocolate, strawberry, funfetti, spice, or vanilla all bake well.
- Do not overbake: Cookies should look just set and remain soft in the center.
- Lining the pan helps: Use parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking.
- Flavor variations bake differently: Chocolate spreads more, while fruit flavors tend to puff slightly higher.
- Storage: Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
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Tools we love
- Bakers half sheet – It’s cool, we only have about six of these bakers half sheets because they’re good for absolutely everything!
- Silicone baking mats – Nothing sticks to these! Whaaaa?! Like magic.
- Electric mixer – I love love love love love (x’s 100) my stand mixer. Really and truly. But my daily work horse is this handheld electric mixer. It even comes in allll the colors. Which, yay!
Final Thoughts
These Cool Whip Cookies are one of those recipes that feels almost too easy—but somehow always gets rave reviews. They’re simple, nostalgic, and endlessly adaptable, which is exactly what makes them perfect.
Whether you make one flavor or three (because choosing is hard), you’ll end up with a batch of cookies that disappear fast. And honestly? That’s the best kind of recipe to have in your back pocket.
Let me know what flavor you try first! 🍪
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