Cake Mix and Cool Whip Cookies
Learn how to make soft, fluffy cake mix and cool whip cookies in just 20 minutes! Quick, easy, and perfect for any occasion. A beginner-friendly recipe!
Ingredients
Essential Ingredients:
- Boxed Cake Mix 15.25 oz. package:
- Recommended Flavors: Vanilla yellow, chocolate, lemon, or strawberry.
- Tip: Choose a flavor that complements your preferred mix-ins. For instance chocolate cake mix with white chocolate chips, or lemon cake mix with fresh zest.
Cool Whip (8 oz. tub):
- Note: Use the regular full-fat variety for best results. Low-fat versions may not yield the same fluffy texture.
Large Egg (1):
- Tip: Let the egg come to room temperature for a more uniform mixture.
Optional Mix-Ins:
- Chocolate Chips: Semisweet dark, or white chocolate.
- Sprinkles: Rainbow sprinkles holiday-themed colors, or jimmies.
- Candy Pieces: Crushed peppermint toffee bits, or chopped peanut butter cups.
- Nuts: Finely chopped almonds pecans, or walnuts for extra crunch.
Powdered Sugar for Rolling (about 1 cup):
- This helps prevent sticking and gives the cookies a lightly crackled powdered finish.
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat Your Oven
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Position oven racks in the center.
- Prepare two baking sheets by lining them with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
Step 2: Combine the Wet Ingredients
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk the egg lightly to break it up.
- Add the entire tub of Cool Whip.
- Stir the egg and Cool Whip together until well combined. The mixture will be smooth and creamy.
Step 3: Add the Cake Mix
- Open your chosen cake mix and gradually add it to the bowl.
- Stir slowly and gently. The mixture will quickly thicken and become sticky. This is normal—don’t be alarmed by the unusual consistency.
- Keep mixing until no dry cake mix remains. At this point, if you’re using mix-ins like chocolate chips or sprinkles, fold them in gently.
Step 4: Shape the Dough
- Place about 1 cup of powdered sugar into a shallow bowl.
- Using a cookie scoop or a tablespoon, portion out about 1 tablespoon of dough.
- Drop the dough directly into the powdered sugar. The dough will be sticky, so the sugar makes it easier to handle.
- Roll the dough ball around in the powdered sugar until thoroughly coated.
- Transfer each coated dough ball onto your prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Step 5: Bake Your Cookies
- Place the baking sheets in the preheated oven.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies are set around the edges and slightly puffed.
- The cookies will remain somewhat soft; they should not brown significantly, but a subtle golden hue at the edges indicates they’re done.
Step 6: Cool and Serve
- Remove the cookies from the oven and let them rest on the baking sheets for about 2 minutes. This helps them set up.
- Transfer them carefully to a cooling rack to cool completely.
- As the cookies cool, they will firm up slightly but remain wonderfully soft and fluffy inside.
Notes
Nutrition Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: ~90 kcal
- Fat: 2 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Sugar: ~10 g
- Fiber: <1 g
(Note: Values are approximate and depend on specific ingredients used.)