Turn a box cake mix into delicious Cool Whip Cake Mix Cookies. With only 4 ingredients, anyone can make easy Cool Whip Cookies in minutes.

Stack of Cool Whip Cookies.
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Anytime I need an easy cookie recipe, crinkle cookies never disappoint. There are so many variations you can make by switching the cake flavor. I have been making these for over 10 years for all occasions.

The cool whip makes the texture of the cookies so light and fluffy. You might also like Cool Whip Candy and Cool Whip Cream Cheese Frosting.

Why We Love These Cookies

They are inexpensive and so easy to make. You can easily make a batch without much effort or double it for a crowd. They taste great and everyone will love them.

It is literally the simplest recipe ever with just 4 ingredients!

Ingredients

Ingredients for cake mix cookies - cake mix, cool whip, egg, powdered sugar.
  • Cake mix. You can use any flavor of cake mix.
  • Cool Whip. Store brand is also fine to use. Just make sure the whipped topping is thawed.
  • Egg. Large egg, room temperature.
  • Powdered Sugar. Sift the powdered sugar to remove any lumps.

Find the complete list of ingredients at the bottom of the page.

Step By Step Instructions

  • Step 1. Go ahead and preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Then spray the cookie sheet with non-stick cooking spray.
Cookie dough combined in a bowl.

Step 1. Use a large mixing bowl and combine cake mix, cool whip and egg. The batter will be very fluffy, but this is normal. Just keep mixing until well combined. I like to combine by hand instead of using a hand mixer or stand mixer.

Dough dough balls dropped in powdered sugar.

Step 2. Form the cookie dough balls by using a small cookie scoop or two spoons. Then drop the rounded cookie dough into a small bowl of powdered sugar. Roll the dough ball until completely covered and place the cookies on the prepared baking sheet.

Cookies cooling on baking sheet.

Step 3. Next, bake the cookies for 8 to 10 minutes until just slightly browned on the edges. You want the cookies to be set but not completely browned. It’s important to watch them closely.  

Cookies cooling on wire rack.

Step 4. The cookies need to sit on the baking sheet for 5-10 minutes. Then move them to a wire rack to cool completely. 

Storage

Store any leftover cookies in an airtight container for up to 1 week.  You can keep a slice of bread in the container with the cookies to keep them soft. 

If you want to freeze the cookies, place inside a freezer bag. You can freeze up to 2 months. Place parchment paper in between the layers of cookies so they don’t stick.

Allow to thaw in the refrigerator when ready to serve.

Pro Tips

  • Prepare the pan. The cookies are sticky so it’s best to line the pan with a silicone baking mat.
  • Allow to cool. The cookies need to cool completely on a cooling rack. If moved to quickly, they will fall apart.
  • Use a cookie scoop. It’s easiest to form the cookies using a cookie scoop instead of tablespoonfuls. The cookie scoop makes each cookie the same size.
  • Give the cookie dough balls space. Place them about 2 inches apart on the baking sheet. They need room to spread.
Cool Whip Cookies cooling on wire rack.

Recipe Variations

  • Cake Mix. Try a different flavor cake mix including chocolate cake mix, funfetti cake mix, lemon cake mix, red velvet cake mix and strawberry cake mix.
  • Chocolate Chips. Fold in a handful of chocolate chips into the batter. Milk chocolate, white chocolate or dark chocolate all make tasty options.
  • Nuts. Try adding chopped pecans or walnuts to the cookie dough.
  • Sprinkles. Jazz up the cookies for Christmas, birthdays and more with sprinkles.

More Easy Cake Mix Cookie Recipes

Go ahead and give these Cool Whip Cake Mix Cookies a try. Leave a comment and let me know what flavor you tried.

Cool Whip Cake Mix Cookies

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Turn a box cake mix into delicious Cool Whip Cake Mix Cookies. With only 4 ingredients, anyone can make easy Cool Whip Cookies in minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Allow the cookies to sit on the baking sheet 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 20
Cuisine American
Course Dessert
Calories 140

Ingredients

  • 1 box cake mix 15.25 ounces, any flavor
  • 8 ounces Cool Whip thawed
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar
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Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray Cookie sheet with non-stick cooking spray.
  • In a large bowl, mix together cake mix, cool whip and egg. The mix will be very fluffy. Just keep mixing until well combined.
  • Use a small cookie scoop or two spoons to drop rounded cookie dough into powdered sugar. Roll the dough ball until completely covered. Set cookies on the prepared cookie sheet, about 2 inches apart.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until cookies browned just slightly on the edges. You want the cookies to be set but not fully browned so watch them closely.
  • Allow the cookies to sit on the baking sheet for 5-10 minutes. Then move them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Recipe Notes

This recipe makes approximately 20 cookies.  Store any leftover cookies in an airtight container for up to 1 week. 
You can keep a slice of bread in the container with the cookies to keep them soft.

Nutrition Facts

Calories 140kcal, Carbohydrates 30g, Protein 2g, Fat 2g, Saturated Fat 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g, Monounsaturated Fat 0.4g, Trans Fat 0.1g, Cholesterol 10mg, Sodium 191mg, Potassium 31mg, Fiber 0.3g, Sugar 19g, Vitamin A 32IU, Calcium 70mg, Iron 1mg

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  1. Kathy says:

    5 stars
    Super easy recipe and turns out great!