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Cool Whip Frosting
A quick and easy recipe for Cool Whip Frosting will change your favorite desserts for the better! This creamy and tasty recipe can be paired with any of your favorite baked goods.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4 cups
Calories: 336 kcal
Course:
Baked Goods
Ingredients
- 3.4 oz instant vanilla pudding mix
- 8 oz extra creamy whipped topping thawed
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- ¾ cup cold milk
- 1 teaspoon clear vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a medium size mixing bowl, combine powdered sugar, cold milk and vanilla extract. Mix for 30-45 seconds.
- Add in instant vanilla pudding and mix for 2 minutes until thickened. Then let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Fold in whipped topping and mix until thoroughly combined.
- Frosting is ready to use!
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Notes
- Frosting can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- You can store Cool Whip Frosting in the freezer in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
- Add a few drops of gel food coloring to the frosting to get the desired color frosting if you wish.
- If the frosting is not stiff enough for you, add a tablespoon of powdered sugar at a time until you get the desired consistency.
- This frosting can be used on cupcakes, cakes, or even cookies.
- Use any flavor of pudding if you wish to have a different flavor of frosting.
- Make sure you set out the cool whip ahead of time before making the frosting recipe. You will want it completely thawed before you start.
- Regular cool whip can be used with this recipe. Start with 4 tablespoons of powdered sugar if using a regular cool whip and add more if the frosting needs to be thicker.
Nutrition Information
Calories
336kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
61g
(20%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.2g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Cholesterol
7mg
(2%)
Sodium
212mg
(9%)
Potassium
133mg
(4%)
Fiber
0.1g
(0%)
Sugar
57g
(114%)
Vitamin A
116IU
(2%)
Calcium
98mg
(10%)
Iron
0.1mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 336
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 336kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 61g | 20% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 212mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 133mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 57g | 114% |
| Vitamin A | 116IU | 2% |
| Calcium | 98mg | 10% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.