Cool Whip Cookies Recipe - Lemon Whippersnaps
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Cool Whip Cookies Recipe - Lemon Whippersnaps
Description
The Cool Whip Cookies Recipe - Lemon Whippersnaps combines a box of lemon cake mix, an egg, and a tub of whipped topping to produce a moist and tender cookie dough. Chilling the dough helps with handling and contributes to the final texture. When rolled into 1-inch balls and coated in powdered sugar, the cookies bake at 350°F for about 10 to 12 minutes until they are set in the middle. The resulting cookie features a soft inside with a lightly sweet powdered sugar crust. The lemon cake mix provides a bright citrus flavor, while the whipped topping keeps the cookies moist and tender.
The recipe uses common baking techniques—mixing by hand, chilling the dough, and rolling in powdered sugar—to create a simple yet distinct cookie. Because the dough is soft and sticky, chilling makes shaping easier and prevents excessive spreading during baking. These cookies can be enjoyed fresh or stored for a few days as a sweet treat with mild lemon flavor and a soft texture.
You can vary the recipe by changing the cake mix flavor or rolling the dough balls in sprinkles or sparkling sugar for a festive touch. The cookies are straightforward to make and require minimal ingredients, ideal for those seeking a citrus-flavored baked good without elaborate preparation.
Ingredients
- 1 box lemon cake mix
- 1 tub whipped topping or another whipped topping, 14.5 ounces, Cool Whip
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Combine the cake mix, egg, and whipped topping in a mixing bowl. Mix it by hand with a wooden spoon until it is well mixed.
- Chill the dough for 2 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line cookie sheets with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Put the powdered sugar on a plate. Use a cookie scoop or spoon to make the dough into 1-inch balls. Roll the cookie balls in the powdered sugar until they are completely covered.
- Place the balls on the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart. Bake at 350 degrees F for 10-12 minutes, until they look cooked in the middle.
- Let the baked cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes. Then remove to a wire rack to finish cooling.
Notes
- Chilling the dough is recommended to make it easier to handle and shape into balls.
- If parchment paper or silicone baking mats are unavailable, lightly spray baking sheets with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Feel free to experiment using different cake mix flavors or rolling the dough balls in sprinkles or sparkling sugar instead of powdered sugar.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 30Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 85 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 85kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 133mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 18mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 21IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 45mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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