Need a simple homemade dessert without spending much time in the kitchen? These soft Cool Whip cookies come together with just a handful of ingredients and very little preparation. The whipped topping gives the cookies a light, tender texture, while the cake mix makes it easy to switch up the flavor whenever you like.
Ingredients
- 1 (18.25-ounce) box cake mix, any flavor
- 1 (8-ounce) container Cool Whip, any variety, thawed
- 1 large egg
- Confectioners’ sugar, for coating
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F.
- Make the Dough: Add the dry cake mix, thawed Cool Whip, and egg to a mixing bowl. Stir everything together until a thick, evenly combined dough forms.
- Shape the Cookies: Scoop portions of the dough and roll them between your hands to create small balls.
- Coat with Sugar: Place each dough ball in confectioners’ sugar and roll it around until completely coated.
- Arrange for Baking: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the sugar-coated cookie balls onto the prepared sheet, leaving some space between them.
- Bake: Put the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges become lightly golden.
- Cool in the Pan: Once baked, leave the cookies on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes so they can firm up slightly.
- Finish Cooling: Carefully transfer the cookies to a wire cooling rack and let them cool completely.
These easy cookies are perfect for parties, casual gatherings, or a quick sweet treat at home. Since you can use virtually any cake mix flavor, it’s easy to create different versions depending on what you’re craving.