Strawberry Cool Whip Cookies are made with a strawberry cake mix, Cool Whip and an egg. This lighter cookie recipe is simple to prepare and has fewer calories than traditional cake mix cookies, while still delivering great flavor and a soft texture.
These cookies are one of my favorite fast and easy treats. With only a few ingredients and minutes of hands-on time, you’ll have soft, flavorful cookies that are perfect for sharing or enjoying with a cup of coffee.
What are Cool Whip cookies?
Traditional cake mix cookies typically use cake mix, butter and eggs. In Cool Whip cookies, the butter is replaced with Cool Whip to reduce calories and create a softer, slightly different texture. The dough can be a bit sticky because of the Cool Whip, so rolling dough balls in powdered sugar helps shape them and leaves an attractive coating. You can also customize these cookies with different cake mix flavors—lemon and chocolate work especially well—or add mix-ins like chocolate chips or M&Ms.
Ingredients
Strawberry cake mix – One box (most cake mixes are 15–18 ounces). You can substitute another flavor if you prefer.
Cool Whip – 2 cups thawed whipped topping (about two-thirds of an 8 oz container). If you don’t have Cool Whip, you can use 1 stick of melted butter, but the texture and calorie count will change.
Egg – One large egg to bind the dough.
Powdered sugar – Optional, for rolling the dough and giving the cookies a pretty finish.
Method
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the Cool Whip and egg until combined. Add the strawberry cake mix and continue beating until the dough is smooth and well blended.
If using powdered sugar, pour it into a small bowl. Use a cookie scoop to portion the dough, roll each scoop in the powdered sugar (if desired), and place on a greased or lined cookie sheet, spacing them a couple of inches apart.
Bake for 10–12 minutes. The cookies may look slightly underdone when removed; they will firm up as they cool. Allow them to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Strawberry Cool Whip Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 pkg strawberry cake mix
- 2 cups Cool Whip, thawed (about 2/3 of an 8 oz container)
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°.
- Beat Cool Whip and egg together in a mixing bowl, then add cake mix and beat until well blended.
- Place powdered sugar in a small bowl. Scoop dough into balls and roll in powdered sugar if desired.
- Place on a greased or lined cookie sheet and bake 10–12 minutes. Cool on a rack.
Nutrition
Carbohydrates: 23 g |
Protein: 2 g |
Fat: 4 g
Substitutions
If you don’t have Cool Whip, substitute 1 stick (8 tablespoons) of melted butter. The cookies will still be tasty but will have a different texture and higher calorie content.
Which cake mix brand should I use?
Any brand of cake mix will work—store brands, Duncan Hines, or Betty Crocker. Choose a brand and flavor you already enjoy for best results.
Tips for perfect cake mix cookies
- Preheat the oven so cookies bake evenly.
- Use a cookie scoop for uniform size and shape.
- Line baking sheets with parchment paper or a silicone mat to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Watch baking time and avoid overbaking; cookies may look slightly underdone when removed but will firm up as they cool.
Storage
Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for 3–4 days. To help keep them soft, place a slice of bread in the container—the cookies will absorb moisture from the bread and stay tender a little longer.
Freezing
These cookies freeze well for up to three months. Place them in an airtight container and thaw at room temperature for a few minutes before serving.
More cake mix cookie ideas
- Mint Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies
- Valentine’s Cake Mix Cookies
- Strawberry Cake Mix Sandwich Cookies
- Caramel Spice Cake Mix Cookies
- Lemon Cake Mix Cookies
- Cake Mix Jello Cookies
- Caramel Apple Cake Mix Cookies
- Strawberry Cake Mix Cookies
- Cake Mix Rolo Cookies
- Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies
- Strawberry Lemonade Cake Mix Cookies
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake Mix Cookies
Strawberry Cool Whip Cookies are an easy, quick dessert made with a strawberry cake mix, Cool Whip and an egg. They’re a lighter alternative to classic cake mix cookies and deliver soft texture and bright flavor.