Cool Whip Cookies are one of the easiest cookie recipes you’ll ever make. Grab a box of your favorite cake mix, Cool Whip, an egg and powdered sugar and get started! Create a variety of flavors like lemon, strawberry, red velvet, funfetti, chocolate and more.
I can’t remember where I first heard of this Cool Whip Cookies recipe, but I’m so glad I did. Not only are they delicious, but they are also crazy simple. They are so easy you could make them in your sleep! Ok, maybe not in your sleep, but you get the idea.
I love them because they are so versatile. I wait for Cool Whip and cake mix to come on sale and I’ll grab a bunch so I can whip up a few batches. They never last long here.
Soft, chewy and sweet…what’s not to love?
To make this easy cookie recipe, you’ll need the following ingredients. Make sure to scroll down to the bottom of the post to grab the printable recipe card with full measurements and instructions.
Store any leftover cookies at room temperature, covered, for up to three days.
You can also freeze Cool Whip Cookies for up to three months. Store them in a freezer safe container. If you are stacking the cookies, make sure to put a piece of parchment paper between the layers.
I love to freeze them when I can buy a bunch of cake mix and Cool Whip on sale and make a day of baking cookies. They work great for the holidays!
Can you freeze the dough The answer is yes! You can freeze the cookie dough for up to 3 months. Prepare the recipe up until the point they are ready to bake. You are going to freeze the cookie dough balls in a freezer safe container. Allow them to thaw before you bake them.
Ingredients
- 1 (18.25 oz.) box of cake mix (any flavor you prefer) *See Notes on Size of Cake Mixes
- 1 (8 oz.) container Cool Whip (any variety you prefer) – thawed
- 1 egg
- Confectioners’ sugar