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Lemon Cool Whip Cookies

By Kate Morgan Jackson

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Lemon Cool Whip cookies turns cake mix and Cool Whip into a cookie recipe that you just HAVE to try! Watch these cookies disappear like magic.

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 I tend to get into trouble with baking cookies.  Not the actually baking of them, which I LOVE, but what to do with them after they are baked.    

Because I live in a house where the Southern husband is perfectly capable of eating one cookie and leaving the rest in peace in the cookie jar, so  the rest of the cookies sit there on the kitchen counter calling out to me.  (And by the way, WHO eats just one cookie?  I ask you.)

So over time I have learned that the solution to this particular situation is to pile those extra cookies onto a paper plate and bring them into the office, where I lay them out on the kitchen counter and send out a cookie alert on my Facebook page, and a few hours later when I stroll past the office kitchen the plate is empty.  

Sometimes a person or two will say “nice cookies!’ to me, but in general the empty plate is the way I know they were a success.

Until I made these Lemon Cool Whip Cookies.

Now to be totally honest, the only reason I made these was because I had a container of Cool Whip that I had bought for something else and never used.  

And then I remembered this old recipe that uses Cool Whip and packaged cake mix and a few other things to make cookies, and while I am not usually a big cake-mix-user, since I was already down the road with the Cool Whip, I figured what the heck, and I made them, using a box of Duncan Hines Lemon Supreme cake mix.

My first hint was the Southern husband.  When I make cookies and ask how many I should leave at home when I pack them up for the office, he usually says “Two.”  (Two!!  I mean, really!).  This time he said “Ten.”

Hmm.

Then I brought the rest in and put them in the office kitchen as usual.

I got phone calls.

I got emails.

I got messages on my Facebook wall.

I got an actual little handwritten thank you note that someone left on the empty plate.

lemon cool whip cookies

Who knew that Cool Whip and cake mix were all I needed to spread such joy and happiness throughout the land?  Now, a couple of notes about this recipe. 

Here’s How You Make Lemon Cool Whip Cookies!

You can make it with whatever flavor of cake mix you want – chocolate, vanilla, lemon, strawberry, Funfetti – your choice.  And for that matter, you can make it with whatever flavor of Cool Whip you want as well.  I have heard rumors that there is chocolate Cool Whip out there somewhere.  I haven’t actually SEEN it, but I’ve heard.

Second, when you mix up the ingredients the dough is going to be VERY sticky.  Popping it in the fridge for about 30 minutes will make it a little easier to work with, but it’s still not a dough that you will want to use your hands for. 

My best advice is to scoop out about a tablespoonful with a spoon, drop it in the plate of powdered sugar, and then use a second spoon to help roll it around until it is nice and coated.  Scoop it up and plop it on your cookie sheet and you are all set.

So there you go.  Life is better with Cool Whip.

 

 

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Lemon Cool Whip Cookies


★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
  • Author: Kate Morgan Jackson
  • Prep Time: 45 minutes
  • Cook Time: 11 minutes
  • Total Time: 56 minutes
  • Yield: About 18 cookies 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Oven
  • Cuisine: American
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Lemon Cool Whip cookies turns cake mix and Cool Whip into a cookie recipe that you just HAVE to try! Watch these cookies disappear like magic.


Ingredients

  • 1 eight ounce container Cool Whip, thawed
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 package lemon cake mix, 18.25 ounces
  • 1/3 cup confectioners’ sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a couple of cookie sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. Beat the Cool Whip and the eggs together, then add the lemon cake mix.  This dough is going to be super sticky, but don’t worry!  Pop it in the fridge for 30 minutes.
  3. Drop a tablespoon or so of the dough in the confectioner’s sugar and roll it around to coat it. Place the cookie dough 2 inches apart on the cookie sheets and bake for 11 minutes.
  4. Cook on racks, and watch them FLY out of your kitchen.
1 cookie15715.3 g174.6 mg4.6 g2.2 g0 g26.8 g0 g1.4 g20.7 mg

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  1. Sherri B. says

    November 26, 2010 at 12:43 am

    I think I made these years ago ('70's) when we used cake mixes for all kinds of goodies.

    My daughter made the crockpot oatmeal and it did not turn out..I was afraid it wouldn't as I have yet to find a crockpot that really stays on low, all of the ones I have bought on my quest to find a brand that behaves like the ones from the 70's and 80's have boiled after a few hours even starting them on low…Please tell what kind you use with such good results.

    Thank you and Happy Thanksgiving.

    Reply
    • Ruth says

      November 21, 2013 at 2:35 pm

      I’m looking for a recipe for cookies made with angel food cake mix and rolled in powder sugar. Anyone have this recipe?
      Thanks

      Reply
  2. EntertainingMom says

    November 26, 2010 at 1:52 am

    Oh. My. GOD. I think Cool Whip is seriously disgusting but I am running out to the store NOW to get some! These look Amazing!!!!

    Reply
  3. Lisa says

    November 26, 2010 at 2:11 am

    These really are fun cookies. I actually found the recipes a number of years ago in a novel. It was one of those mysteries that centered around cooking…and had the recipes. Every once in awhile I try the recipes and this was a hit. I've used chocolate cake mix and even threw in a few chocolate chips. (I balanced that with 'light' cool whip) It tastes just as good!
    You'll also enjoy the chewy soft texture. My family is always eating these up!

    Reply
  4. Preppy Pink Crocodile says

    November 26, 2010 at 2:35 am

    I am always looking for quick recipes. I'm gf and love that I can make these quickly (which is rare with gf foods). Thanks so much for sharing!

    Reply
  5. Myrnie says

    November 26, 2010 at 4:00 am

    Mmm…Lemon Whippersnappers! You can make them with another kind of cake mix…but lemon is so scrummy, I've never tried ;) I begged the recipe from a church lady that I'd never even met before, when she served them at an event. She surprised me with a typed out recipe card- she ALWAYS carries recipe cards when she brings these cookies, they're that good :)

    Reply
  6. Shelly says

    November 26, 2010 at 9:10 am

    Cool Whip?!? Why am I immediately thinking that it will turn into a mushy liquidy mess when added to a cookie batter? Obviously not, as it appears to turn into a heavenly concoction that's too good to pass up! Yep, I'll have to try them.

    Reply
  7. Clipping Path says

    November 26, 2010 at 9:20 am

    Nice photography! thanks a lot for sharing with us :)

    Reply
  8. Joanne says

    November 26, 2010 at 2:07 pm

    Who knew that a little bit of cool whip and cake mix could cause such a ruckus? i obviously need to investigate this combination. For you know. Research purposes.

    Reply
  9. Veronica says

    November 26, 2010 at 2:36 pm

    I've made another lemon cake mix cookie recipe from Allrecipes but it didn't have Cool Whip so I have to try this! How intriguing! I loved the other ones so I imagine these will be a hit too. Thanks!

    Reply
  10. Kate Morgan Jackson says

    November 26, 2010 at 3:01 pm

    Sherri: yes, you definitely need an obedient crockpot for that recipe! I have a Rival crockpot – the kind with the thick ceramic insert. Mine is pretty old – at least 10 years – so I hope they are still making them as well as they used to, but it IS very reliable at the low setting. Good luck and hope you had a delicious holiday!

    Reply
  11. PoetessWug says

    November 26, 2010 at 5:03 pm

    It looks easy peasy! I can't wait to taste 'em!! :-)

    Reply
  12. a Broad says

    November 26, 2010 at 8:30 pm

    Someday I will , again live, in a land where they have Cool Whip and I will make these. Lemon sound good, Chocolate always sounds good.
    Until then, I will have Cool Whip Cookie dreams :)

    Reply
  13. Megs says

    November 27, 2010 at 5:42 pm

    I'm doing a cookie baking day next weekend with a friend…I think we just might have to add these to the list and if she doesnt want to join in the cool whip cookieness that I now *must* try I'll make 'em with the hubby…He'll do pretty much anything for baking :)

    Reply
  14. smalltownoven says

    November 27, 2010 at 8:52 pm

    I don't often have cool whip on hand but if these cookies are as fantastic as you say they are I may just take a grocery trip to make them!

    Reply
  15. Anonymous says

    November 28, 2010 at 6:17 pm

    I just made these and they are great..my only suggestion is to let them get a little brown on top…they are crispy and chewy and good. I took the first pan out at 11 minutes on the dot and they were pretty, but still tasted a little batter-y. These will go in a minute when I unlock the door!
    thanks

    Reply
  16. megferdaze says

    November 28, 2010 at 10:11 pm

    oh my gosh i always ruin my cookies but, im def going to try these. thanks! i have been following your blog for sometime but finally started my own. looking forward to keeping up to date with all your amazing recipes.
    meg

    Reply
  17. Nutmeg Nanny says

    November 29, 2010 at 12:38 am

    Delicious! When I went home to visit my dad I found out her bought me TONS of little Jiffy cake mixes. I have about 12 mini lemon cake boxes sitting in my pantry waiting to be used. Now I know what I want to make!

    Reply
  18. Kris @ everywhereorange.com says

    December 2, 2010 at 9:56 pm

    Just made these with dark chocolate cake mix. AMAZING. i can't wait to try other flavors!! I wish i would have put chocolate chips in them… next time!

    Reply
  19. Katie says

    January 30, 2011 at 7:38 pm

    Had these last Sat. at a party…went right out and bought a vanilla cake mix. Split the "dough" and added almond flavoring to one and placed a whole almond on top. Second batch got a bit of coconut extract and rum extract…OMG!!!!!!

    Reply
  20. Brandi says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:10 am

    Easy and delicious, right up my alley! Thanks so much for sharing!!

    Reply
  21. Sue Betz says

    April 17, 2012 at 12:02 am

    I love anything lemon flavored & anything that’s semi home made……

    Reply
  22. KaylaS says

    May 5, 2012 at 11:58 pm

    I made these tonight and mine turned out a little poofy and more cake-like than cookie-like. I used a different cake mix than you said you used. Do you think that might be what happened or am I doing something wrong? Or are they supposed to be pretty poofy?? thanks a bunch :) ~~Kayla :)

    Reply
    • Kate says

      May 6, 2012 at 6:36 am

      Hi Kayla! They are definitely supposed to be light and poufy and more cake-like than cookie-like in consistency (I think that is why folks love them so much – they are so different!). So sounds like you made them just right. :)

      Reply
      • KaylaS says

        May 6, 2012 at 5:20 pm

        OK thanks so much. They were delicious! I doubled the recipe and got about 7 dozen cookies. all but a few were eaten by friends and family. I’ll definitely be passing this recipe along!! Have a blessed Sunday :)

        Reply
        • Kate says

          May 6, 2012 at 6:23 pm

          I’m so glad!! And you too. :)

          Reply
  23. six sisters says

    June 4, 2012 at 9:48 pm

    Mmmm, these look so good! We are so glad you joined our “Strut Your Stuff Saturday”. We love to see all of the great recipes and ideas!! Thanks and we hope to see you again next week! -The Sisters

    Reply
  24. Michael Somers says

    December 21, 2012 at 11:19 pm

    Just made these for a party tomorrow…thing is…I can’t stop eating them now! So good and so easy to make!

    Reply
    • Kate says

      December 26, 2012 at 12:23 pm

      They are DEFINITELY addictive! :)

      Reply
  25. GH says

    December 10, 2014 at 2:48 pm

    Making these right now…my ‘dough’ is moire like a marshmallow cream like consistency. Is that normal?

    Reply
    • Kate says

      December 10, 2014 at 4:08 pm

      TOTALLY normal. I was thrown by it at first, but the cookies come out just fine.

      Reply
  26. Tineke Joldersma says

    June 13, 2019 at 8:46 am

    Popped over fro m daily eggs when I saw these cookies. But what is cool whip? And can it be a glutenfree cake mix. As I live in the Netherlands I probably can’t even buy that whip. Darn. Thought they looked so nice.

    Reply
  27. Chris marchewka says

    December 22, 2019 at 6:48 am

    This recipe was fabulous! I added yellow food coloring to add some fun . I’d definitely recommend everyone to try this cookie. I got more than 18 cookies out of one batch , more like 30 yummy cookies. Thank you for the recipe. I’d like to try it with other cake flavors too.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Kate Morgan Jackson says

      December 25, 2019 at 1:47 pm

      Chris! I’m so glad you liked these cookies! :)

      Reply

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