Cool Whip Cookies Recipe (2024)

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?

Ingredients

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.

Box of cake mix – Any flavor. You will only be using the cake mix powder and NOT preparing the cake as directed on the box. I choose lemon cake mix for this recipe.
Cool Whip – I don’t use the “light” version. You could use any brand of frozen whipped topping. It doesn’t necessarily have to be Cool Whip. No Cool Whip where you live? Make your own – it’s called stabilized whipped cream.
Egg – I use large eggs.
Powdered sugar – We call it “icing sugar” in Canada. It’s also known as confectioner’s sugar.

How to Make

1. In a large bowl, add the cake mix, Cool Whip and egg. Beat with a mixer until smooth and combined. Note: it will be very sticky. Cover bowl and chill in the fridge for 30 minutes.

2. Place powdered sugar in a bowl. Using a cookie scoop, drop the chilled dough into the powdered sugar. Roll with your hands to make a ball. Place balls on a greased cookie sheet about 2 inches apart.

3. Bake for 12 minutes at 350F or until bottoms are golden brown. Let cool 5 minutes on the cookie sheet before transferring to a cooling rack.

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How to Store

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.

Recipe Tips

Look for sales on cake mix and Cool Whip. These are two items you shouldn’t have to pay full price of if you watch the flyers. Cake mix comes on sale often! Use whatever brand you like. I like Betty Crocker or Duncan Hines.
Chill the dough. Trust me, you don’t want to skip this step. The dough will be super sticky after you mix it and I find that chilling it takes some of that a way so it’s easier to work with.
Use a cookie scoop to measure the dough. It also keeps your hands from getting sticky and helps keep the cookies the same size. The scoop I use measures about 1 tablespoon of dough.
Use a couple cookie sheets. Do not try to cram all the cookies on one cookie sheet. They need LOTS of room to spread. Try to place them about 2 inches apart. If your oven is small, you may need to make them in batches. Don’t forget to grease the baking sheets so they don’t stick.
Wait a few minutes before removing the cookies to a cooling rack. If you try to remove them as soon as the come out of the oven on a spatula, they tend to fall apart. They also come off the cookie sheet much easier if you wait five minutes or so.

Variations

The sky is the limit with cake mix flavors!

Can you use regular whipped cream in this recipe

Unfortunately, you can’t use regular whipped cream in this recipe. I haven’t tried it so I have no idea if it would even work. This post here explains about the difference between Cool Whip and whipped cream in detail for those who are curious!

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Cool Whip Cookies Recipe

Created by Stacie Vaughan

Servings 12

Prep Time 35 minutes minutes

Cook Time 12 minutes minutes

Total Time 47 minutes minutes

Ingredients

▢ 1 box cake mix 15.25oz/432g box
▢ 2 cups Cool Whip thawed
▢ 1 large egg
▢ ½ cup powdered sugar

Instructions

In a large bowl, add the cake mix, Cool Whip and egg. Beat with a mixer until smooth and combined. Note: it will be very sticky. Cover bowl and chill in the fridge for 30 minutes.
Place powdered sugar in a bowl. Using a cookie scoop, drop the chilled dough into the powdered sugar. Roll with your hands to make a ball. Place balls on a greased cookie sheet about 2 inches apart.
Bake for 12 minutes or until bottoms are golden brown at 350°F. Let cool 5 minutes on the cookie sheet before transferring to a cooling rack.

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Notes

I used a box of lemon cake mix. Note: just use the cake mix that’s in the box. DO NOT make the cake.

You may need to use two cookie sheets because you want to avoid overcrowding. These cookies SPREAD.

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Nutrition

The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

Course Desserts

Cuisine American

Keyword Cool Whip Cookies

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FAQs

Which is healthier, Cool Whip or whipped cream? ›

If you're not a calorie-counter and aren't concerned by the amount of fat you consume, it is better to opt for the natural stuff: whipping cream. It tastes better and has more natural ingredients than products like Cool Whip® (plus, you can exercise your arm by whipping it up by hand!).

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Can I use Cool Whip instead of whipping cream? ›

Most of the time, when I post recipes that use Cool Whip, I receive lots of questions from readers asking if real whipped cream will work as a substitute – unfortunately, the answer is NO nearly 100% of the time. That's because Cool Whip is stabilized, and will not break down like whipped cream does.

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Which is better, Cool Whip or reddi whip? ›

Reddi-Wip shares more qualities with the ever elusive whipped cream than Cool Whip, in all its oily glory. Despite its higher calorie count, Reddi-Wip's ingredients are friendlier to our digestive systems. So don't be afraid to grab a can at your local grocery store and squirt some sugary foam wherever you please.

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Is dream whip the same as Cool Whip? ›

ARE DREAM WHIP AND COOL WHIP THE SAME? While they both make a good dessert topping, they are not quite the same, and I've had better luck making my no bake desserts with Dream Whip rather than Cool Whip. Cool Whip is pre-whipped and ready to go. Dream Whip, on the other hand, has to be whipped and made.

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Is there a healthy version of Cool Whip? ›

Truwhip - healthy frozen whipped cream topping.

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Why do Americans use Cool Whip? ›

It is used in North America as a topping for desserts, and in some no-bake pie recipes as a convenience food or ingredient that does not require physical whipping and can maintain its texture without melting over time.

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How much Cool Whip equals 1 cup whipping cream? ›

Whipped dessert topping is the best semi-homemade substitute for whipping cream. It's perfect for icebox cakes and pies and other no-bake treats or (not surprisingly) as a dessert topping. For 1 cup whipping cream called for in your dessert recipe, substitute 2 cups whipped dessert topping, such as Cool Whip.

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Why does Cool Whip taste different from whipped cream? ›

In its original formulation, Cool Whip contained zero cream or milk. Today, it's been reformulated to contain a splash of light cream — alongside corn syrup, high-fructose corn syrup, hydrogenated vegetable oil, skim milk, and a few artificial and natural flavors, colors, and gums.

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Can dogs have Cool Whip? ›

Cool Whip uses high fructose corn syrup, which isn't toxic to dogs, but definitely isn't good for them. Sugar-free Cool Whip uses NutraSweet, which is derived from stevia, and is also non-toxic to dogs, but could upset their tummy in large quantities.

Which whipping cream is best for cake in the USA? ›

Conclusion. Heavy cream, also known as Heavy Whipping Cream is a rich, silky cream that may be whipped and used to decorate pastries and drinks (e.g. your coffee in Starbucks). Heavy cream whips up well and retains its form for an extended amount of time.

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What is coco whip made of? ›

Filtered Water, Organic Coconut Oil, Organic Tapioca Syrup, Organic Cane Sugar, Pea Protein, Guar Gum, Sunflower Lecithin, Xanthan Gum, Natural Flavor.

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What is a better version of Cool Whip? ›

Cream whipped to medium-to-firm peaks is your best Cool Whip substitute, because you can do that perky little dollop on top so that your pie looks like the pie in the Cool Whip commercials. If you need your whipped cream to hold for hours-to-days without weeping or breaking down, you can make stabilized whipped cream.

What is the nitrous in Cool Whip? ›

Nitrous oxide is sometimes called laughing gas because of its euphoric effects. It's used medically to relieve pain. It's also used as a preservative and propellant in whipped cream dispensers. Reusable whipped cream dispensers are recharged with small metal containers filled with nitrous oxide.

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Should you put Cool Whip in the fridge or freezer? ›

The freezer is a good option if you don't plan on using it again anytime soon. If frozen, Cool Whip will stay fresh and ready to turn into frosting for three months. If you think you'll use it sooner than that, rather than refreezing and thawing it again, store it in the refrigerator.

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What is the British equivalent to American Cool Whip? ›

Re: Cool Whip: Is there a UK equivalent? Dream Whip! It's a dried powder - found with the jelly. It's quite good!

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What is healthier than whipped cream? ›

Healthy Heavy Cream Substitutes

When a recipe calls for heavy whipping cream, you might try a lower-fat dairy replacement. Instead of heavy cream, experiment with: Evaporated skim milk. Half low-fat, unsalted cottage cheese and half plain low-fat yogurt.

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What whipped cream is healthy? ›

Heavy whipping cream is a rich addition to recipes or coffee and can be used to make whipped cream and butter. Full fat dairy products like heavy whipping cream are full of nutrients, including fat-soluble vitamins, which some studies have linked to a decreased risk of conditions such as heart disease and obesity.

Does Cool Whip have any nutritional value? ›

Per 2 Tbsp: 20 calories; 0 g saturated fat (0% DV); 0 mg sodium (0% DV); 1 g total sugars. Contains 0 g of lactose per serving. Fat free. Package Yield: About 3 cups.

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