Easy Cool Whip Cookies Recipe – Soft, Fluffy 5-Ingredient Cookies

These Cool Whip Cookies are soft, fluffy, colorful, and incredibly easy to make with just 5 simple ingredients. They have a sweet crinkle-cookie look, a light cake-mix texture, and fun M&M’s in every bite.

This is the perfect cookie recipe for holidays, birthday parties, cookie trays, bake sales, or whenever you need a quick dessert that looks cute and tastes delicious.

Full recipe is below with ingredients, baking tips, and step-by-step instructions.

Quick Recipe Details

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Bake Time: 10–12 minutes
Total Time: About 22 minutes
Servings: About 24 cookies
Difficulty: Easy
Chilling Required: No

Why You’ll Love These Cool Whip Cookies

These cookies are perfect when you want something sweet without spending hours in the kitchen.

• Made with only 5 simple ingredients
• No chilling time needed
• Soft, fluffy, and crackly on top
• Easy to customize with different cake mix flavors
• Great for holidays, parties, birthdays, and lunchbox treats
• Pretty enough for cookie trays and Pinterest-worthy dessert boards

Ingredients You’ll Need

Cake Mix
Use white, yellow, vanilla, funfetti, lemon, strawberry, or chocolate cake mix. Any flavor works, so this recipe is easy to customize.

Cool Whip
Cool Whip gives these cookies their soft, fluffy texture. Make sure it is thawed before mixing.

Egg
One large egg helps bring the dough together.

Powdered Sugar
Rolling the dough balls in powdered sugar creates the pretty crinkle-cookie look.

M&M’s
M&M’s add color, crunch, and a fun party-style look. You can use regular, mini, holiday, or pastel M&M’s.

How to Make Cool Whip Cookies

Step 1: Mix the Dough

In a large bowl, mix the cake mix, thawed Cool Whip, and egg until a thick dough forms.

Step 2: Add the M&M’s

Gently fold in most of the M&M’s. Save a few extra pieces to press on top before baking.

Step 3: Roll in Powdered Sugar

Scoop the dough into small balls, then roll each one in powdered sugar until fully coated.

Step 4: Bake

Place the dough balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Press a few extra M&M’s on top, then bake until the cookies look crackly and set.

Step 5: Cool and Enjoy

Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before moving them to a wire rack.

Tips for Perfect Cool Whip Cookies

The dough will be sticky, and that is normal. Use a cookie scoop to make shaping easier.

Do not overbake the cookies. They should look set on the edges but still soft in the center.

Roll the dough generously in powdered sugar for the best crinkle look.

Press extra M&M’s on top before baking so the cookies look more colorful.

Use parchment paper so the cookies do not stick to the baking sheet.

Let the cookies cool before serving because they become firmer as they sit.

Flavor Variations

Funfetti Cool Whip Cookies
Use funfetti cake mix and rainbow sprinkles for a birthday-style cookie.

Chocolate Cool Whip Cookies
Use chocolate cake mix and chocolate chips or M&M’s.

Lemon Cool Whip Cookies
Use lemon cake mix for a bright, fresh flavor.

Strawberry Cool Whip Cookies
Use strawberry cake mix and pastel M&M’s for a pretty pink cookie.

Christmas Cool Whip Cookies
Use red and green M&M’s for an easy holiday cookie tray.

Easter Cool Whip Cookies
Use pastel M&M’s for a colorful spring dessert.

How to Store Cool Whip Cookies

Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for 3–4 days.

For the softest texture, keep them covered and avoid leaving them uncovered for too long.

Can You Freeze Cool Whip Cookies?

Yes. Let the cookies cool completely, then place them in a freezer-safe bag or container. Freeze for up to 2 months.

To serve, thaw the cookies at room temperature before eating.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use frozen Cool Whip?

Yes, but thaw it first. Do not mix it into the dough while frozen.

Can I make these without M&M’s?

Yes. The M&M’s are optional. You can leave them out or replace them with chocolate chips, sprinkles, or chopped candy.

Why is my dough sticky?

Cool Whip cookie dough is naturally sticky. Use a cookie scoop and roll the dough in powdered sugar to make it easier to handle.

Can I use any cake mix flavor?

Yes. White, yellow, chocolate, lemon, strawberry, and funfetti cake mix all work well.

How do I know when the cookies are done?

The tops should look crackly and the edges should be set. Do not wait for them to turn dark brown.

Do I need to chill the dough?

No. This recipe does not require chilling, which makes it great for quick baking.

More Easy Dessert Recipes

If you love easy desserts, try these next:

• Easy Chocolate Cream Pie
• White Chocolate Raspberry Cookies
• Boston Cream Pie
• Easy Muffin Mini Chicken Pot Pies
• Five Cheese Mac and Cheese

Final Note

These Cool Whip Cookies are soft, colorful, and so easy to make. Save this recipe for your next party, holiday dessert table, or quick family baking day.

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What cake mix flavor will you try first? Leave a comment below!

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