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    Home » Recipes » Dessert Recipes

    Cool Whip Cake Mix Cookies 

    Published: Jan 17, 2025 · Modified: May 14, 2025 by Karin and Ken · This post may contain affiliate links. Leave a Comment

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    This recipe for Cool Whip Cake Mix Cookies is perfect for saving time during the holidays or any time you want to make simple, yet delicious cookies. The cake mix and Cool Whip create irresistibly soft and chewy cookies every time. I chose strawberry cake mix for this recipe, but you feel free to experiment with your favorite flavors!

    A hand is holding a pink crinkle cookie made from cool whip and cake mix.
    Jump to:
    • Why You’ll Love This Cool Whip Cake Mix Cookies Recipe
    • Ingredients
    • Variations
    • How to Make Cool Whip Cookies With Cake Mix
    • Recipe Tips
    • Storage Directions 
    • Serving Suggestions
    • Recipe FAQs
    • More Delicious Cool Whip Recipes
    • Cake Mix Cool Whip Cookies

    These cake mix Cool Whip cookies are not overly sweet, but still have great flavor. I like the strawberry here because it’s subtle and gives the cookies a gorgeous pink hue. The powdered sugar crinkle on the outside is pretty as well!

    If you like easy cake mix recipes, you will love my Easy Cake Mix Donuts and this fruity Blueberry Cobbler with Cake Mix.

    Why You’ll Love This Cool Whip Cake Mix Cookies Recipe

    • It’s an inexpensive treat: This Cool Whip cookie recipe is made with budget-friendly ingredients, so you won't break the bank!.
    • The dough is prepared in just a few minutes: It takes only about 5 minutes to mix the ingredients. It’s so quick!
    • It’s a customizable recipe: Let your creativity shine and make these cookies using whatever flavors you want.

    Ingredients

    These 4 components are all you need to make Cool Whip and cake mix cookies. They can be found at almost any grocery store so you can make them whenever you want!

    Ingredients for cool whip cake mix cookies arranged on a marble surface.
    • Cake Mix: I use strawberry cake mix but you can use any kind. The same goes for the brand of mix as well.
    • Egg: A single egg is used (more is typically needed when making a cake with the mix) to give the Cool Whip cookies structure.
    • Cool Whip: This is the key ingredient in these simple cake mix crinkle cookies. It keeps them soft and light as they bake.
    • Powdered sugar: I roll the cookie dough in powdered sugar to give it the crinkle effect. It makes a great presentation.

    See the recipe card below for exact ingredient amounts, nutritional information, and detailed instructions.

    Variations

    • Red velvet: Try these cookies using red velvet cake mix instead of strawberry.
    • Strawberry chocolate chip: Fold in chocolate chips for a strawberry and chocolate combination.
    • Spiced: Use a spiced or vanilla cake mix with cinnamon added for warm flavors.

    How to Make Cool Whip Cookies With Cake Mix

    Here are the instructions on how to make these strawberry cake mix cookies with Cool Whip. When you are ready to bake them, preheat your oven to 350°F and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.

    Ingredients for making cool whip cake mix cookies in a clear mixing bowl before combining.

    Step 1: Mix the ingredients. Combine the cake mix, egg, and whipped topping in a large mixing bowl. Stir until everything is well combined, and then place the bowl in the fridge to chill for 30 minutes.

    A hand holding a pink dough ball after forming and before coating with sugar.

    Step 2: Form into balls. Scoop the dough and roll it into 1-½ inch balls.

    A cookie dough ball sitting in a small glass bowl of powdered sugar, ready to be rolled.

    Step 3: Coat in powdered sugar. Add the powdered sugar to a small bowl and roll each cookie in the sugar. 

    Sugar coated cookie dough balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

    Step 4: Bake. Place the coated cookies onto the prepared baking sheet and bake them in the oven for 10 minutes.

    Pink crinkle cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet after baking.

    Step 5: Serve. Cool and enjoy!

    Recipe Tips

    • Ensure the Cool Whip is thawed: I like to put the Cool Whip in the refrigerator overnight before I make these cake mix cookies, so it has plenty of time to thaw but is still cold.
    • Choose the right size cake mix: A 15.25 oz box is ideal here. This ensures that the measurements are accurate.
    • Try a cookie scoop: Using a cookie scoop to form the dough makes scooping easier and ensures evenly sized cake mix and Cool Whip cookies..

    If you love easy cookie recipes like this one, you may also enjoy Lemon Cool Whip Cookies.

    A cool whip cake mix cookie being held on a spatula above more cookies.

    Storage Directions 

    • Storing: Store leftover cookies in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature. You can also keep them in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. To freeze them, place them in a resealable bag and store them flat in the freezer for up to 2 months.
    • Make Ahead: Prepare the dough and store it tightly covered for up to 24 hours in the refrigerator. This can help prepare for a gathering!

    Serving Suggestions

    • Enjoy a scoop of banana split ice cream or pbj ice cream on the side or as a soft and chewy sandwich.
    • Make this treat extra indulgent and use the cake mix crinkle cookies as dippers for funfetti Dip and this easy Oreo fluff.
    • Serve these cookies as a quick and tasty treat after an easy dinner like slow cooker chicken Alfredo.
    A stack of cookies with one leaning up on it in the front and a bowl of strawberries blurred out in the background.

    Recipe FAQs

    Why are my cookies dry?

    They likely have been overbaked. If you leave the cookies in the oven too long, they will dry out and the edges will become crunchy.

    Can I leave out the powdered sugar?

    Sure. I love the crinkle effect on the cookies, but you can skip it if you prefer.

    Can I leave the cookie dough in the refrigerator overnight?

    Of course! This a great way to make them ahead of time. However, I would not leave the dough in the fridge any longer than 24 hours.

    A stack of four pink crinkle cookies  topped with a halved cookie and some  fresh strawberries on the side and in the background.

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    Ready to get cooking? Remember that you can print this recipe if you would like.

    Two fingers holding up a pink cool whip cake mix cookie.

    Cake Mix Cool Whip Cookies

    Karin and Ken
    Cool Whip Cake Mix Cookies are tasty and quick to prepare. With just 4 simple ingredients including Cool Whip, this baking hack is great for any amateur baker.
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 10 minutes mins
    Chill Time 30 minutes mins
    Total Time 45 minutes mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 20 cookies
    Calories 102 kcal

    Equipment

    • Measuring cups and spoons
    • rimmed baking sheet
    • Parchment paper
    • large bowl
    • Rubber spatula

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 15.25-ounce box cake mix any flavor for 9x13-inch cake I used strawberry or 432 g
    • 1 large egg
    • 1 ½ cups Cool Whip or whipped topping
    • ¼ cup powdered sugar
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    Instructions
     

    • In a large mixing bowl, combine cake mix, egg, and whipped topping until smooth.
    • Cover and refrigerate dough for 30 minutes.
    • Preheat oven to 350ºF.
    • Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or spraying it with nonstick cooking spray.
    • Form 1 to 1 ½ inch balls of dough.
    • Roll each ball of dough on powdered sugar and place them on your prepared baking sheet.
    • Bake cookies for 10 minutes. They may appear a little soft in the middle, but be sure not to overbake them.

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    Notes

    • This recipe uses completely thawed out whipped topping. I like to put the Cool Whip in the refrigerator overnight before I make these cake mix cookies, so it has plenty of time to thaw but is still cold.
    • Make sure you grab a 15.25 oz box of cake mix so that all the measurements are accurate.
    • Use a cookie scoop to form the dough. It's easier and ensures evenly sized cookies.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 102kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.3gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 9mgSodium: 157mgPotassium: 23mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 18IUCalcium: 53mgIron: 0.5mg
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    This post was originally published April 2016. It's been updated with new content, a revised recipe, and fresh images.

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