These 3-Ingredient Cookies Are So Easy, You Could Make Them in Your Sleep
Meet your “new little secret weapon” dessert.
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There are “easy” recipes, and then there are three-ingredient, don’t-even-have-to-go-to-the-store recipes. And when life gets especially busy, we live for the latter.
One “house favorite” cookie recipe, which has remained top-rated on our site for over two decades, is just that. It’s perfect for beginners, non-bakers, and anyone who needs a foolproof dessert, fast.
Meet Cool Whip Cookies, the softest, fluffiest, melt-in-your-mouth cookies made with—you guessed it—Cool Whip. We knew our favorite frozen whipped topping could pretty much do it all, but cookies? Now that’s impressive.
When it comes to last-minute desserts, this recipe is hard to beat. Just pull out the Cool Whip from the freezer, a boxed cake mix from the pantry, and an egg from the carton, and you have chewy, tasty cookies in no time, ready to fill up a holiday platter or bring to the potluck.
"“Easiest recipe there is!,” said one Allrecipes Member. "
Best of all, you can flavor them any way you want depending on the type of cake mix you choose. Light lemon cookies in the spring, rich chocolate cookies in the fall, and festive red velvet cookies during the holiday season. “I made these with Orange cake mix and it reminded me of a Dreamsicle ice cream bar,” said user Becky. “Super yummy.”
These time- and budget-friendly treats couldn’t require any less effort. Make them once, and we bet they’ll be your signature sweet for years to come.
What Are Cool Whip Cookies?
Cool Whip cookies, or Whippersnappers, are a type of cake mix cookie that incorporates the classic, non-dairy whipped topping to create a fluffy, chewy texture. The whipped ingredient provides a sweetness, creaminess, and light texture to the batter. Plus, it replaces the oil or butter used in a standard cookie recipe.
This three-ingredient recipe comes together in just 20 minutes and only requires one mixing bowl. Usually, the cookies are rolled in confectioner’s sugar before baking, which gives them a crinkly, powdered crust and an elevated, bakery-style look. However, that will warrant a fourth ingredient.
These “Christmas cookie tin favorite” treats can be customized to your liking with extracts, spices, food colorings, and mix-ins. With a recipe so simple, you can feel free to experiment, even on the first try.
How to Make Cool Whip Cookies
Start by lightly greasing (or parchment paper lining) two large baking sheets, preparing to make 3 dozen cookies. Next, in a large bowl, beat together two eggs and a carton of thawed Cool Whip. Pour in your cake mix of choice and keep mixing until the dough is combined (it’ll be thick!).
Using a cookie scoop to assist, drop dollops of dough (about a tablespoon each) into a bowl of powdered sugar and use your hands to coat. Transfer the rolled dough to baking sheets, and bake in a 350-degree F oven for 8-12 minutes, depending on the heat of your oven.
User MastahX, who has been making this recipe for years, recommends chilling the dough for about an hour to make it easier to handle. They also warn against over-baking after the bottoms have turned golden brown. “Do not keep in the oven because you think these are not done—cause they are! They will harden up as they sit on the sheets and cool down," they add.
According to reviewers, these cookies are best eaten the same day as they lose moisture the longer they sit out, but we don’t think you should have any trouble with that.
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