Holiday Magic in Minutes: How Cool Whip Cookies Can Save Your Holiday Baking
The holiday season is here! With all the lights, music, and baking traditions, it’s a busy time. Between wrapping gifts, hosting parties, and planning family gatherings, most of us don’t have time for complicated cookie recipes that need hours to chill.
That’s where Cool Whip Cookies come in. These three-ingredient treats are easy to make and can take the stress out of your holiday baking.
A Recipe That Saves You Time
Cool Whip Cookies only need three ingredients: cake mix, Cool Whip, and an egg. That’s all. This mix makes a colorful, flavorful dough that anyone can handle, no special skills needed.
Here’s why you’ll want to add these cookies to your December baking list:
- Quick and Easy
- You can mix the dough, bake, and cool these cookies in less than 30 minutes. There’s no need to sift flour or measure lots of ingredients because the cake mix does the work. They’re perfect for a last-minute party or a quick baking session with the kids.
- Soft Holiday Texture
- With whipped topping in the mix, these cookies turn out soft, light, and airy. They’re pleasantly chewy, unlike most cake mix cookies, and have a melt-in-your-mouth feel that everyone enjoys.
- Classic Crinkle Look
- Roll the dough balls in powdered sugar before baking, and the cookies will crack as they bake. This gives them a snowy, jewel-like look that makes your cookie platter stand out.
Festive Flavor Combinations
The best part about the Cool Whip cookie base is its versatility. You can match any holiday theme just by choosing a different cake mix!
| Classic Christmas | Red Velvet | White chocolate chips |
| Winter Wonderland | White or Vanilla | Peppermint extract and crushed candy canes |
| Spiced Cheer | Gingerbread or Spice | A drizzle of white icing after cooling |
| Elegant Chocolate | Devil’s Food or Chocolate | Rolled in sanding sugar before baking |
This year, give yourself the gift of simplicity without sacrificing any of the holiday spirit. Whip up a batch (or three!) of these magical Cool Whip cookies, and let them be the quick, delicious solution to all your festive baking needs.
What’s your favorite holiday cookie to bake? Share your tips in the comments below!
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What equipment or kitchen supplies do I need?
- Stand Mixer with Paddle Attachment or Hand Mixer
- Mixing Bowl
- Ice cream scooper or spoon
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment paper
- Oven
Cool Whip Cookies
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 box vanilla cake mix
- 1 lg egg
- 8 oz cool whip
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- green food dye
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In the bowl mix together butter, combine cake mix, egg, cool whip, vanilla extract and green food dye. Mix until well combined. Your cookie dough will be sticky and have a marshmallow creme consistency.
- Use a small cookie scoop, or a tablespoon, and drop ball of cookie dough into bowl of sugar and roll until completely coated.
- Place each dough ball on the cookie sheet about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12 minutes or until the cookies are set. The center of the cookie will still be soft with a crispy outer layer.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Enjoy!
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