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July 8, 2013

Recipe: Simple Cool Whip Chocolate Cookies

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This Chocolate Cookies recipe with 4 simple ingredients will cure your chocolate craving in nothing flat! 
Super Simple Chocolate Cool Whip Cookies 3 Ingredients www.dineanddish.net

Friends, I have to apologize. My brain just isn’t really in cooking mode this summer. No cooking mode = no blogging mode = I’m really slacking on just about everything around this space lately!

Plus I’m on Weight Watchers and cooking = temptation = eating more than I should. It’s hard to be a food blogger and be on Weight Watchers at the same time! I’m better off just not cooking. And not leaving my house, ever, for that matter. I get too tempted in uncontrolled settings. So that’s it… I’m just going to become a non-blogging, non-cooking hermit so I can stay within my Points range each day, ok?

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I did finish my 6 mile half marathon training run yesterday, so I had 6 extra Activity Points by 9am. And heaven help me if I was going to let those hard earned Points go to waste! Naturally, the best solution was to make cookies. I was too tired from my run to do anything that required much effort so I made Cool Whip Cookies. I had an extra tub of Cool Whip in my fridge from my Wendy’s Copycat Frosty making day and always have a box or two of cake mix on hand. It was the perfect solution!

I’ve seen this recipe for Cool Whip Cookies around the web for so many years now… I’m not sure where the origination was, but I should probably bow down and thank whomever it was because these are the tastiest cookies, ever. Especially for the ease.  It’s so versatile too! From plain vanilla Cool Whip cookies, like Cookies & Cups made to the Lemon Burst cookies from TidyMom, it’s pretty neat to see what deliciousness 3 ingredients can turn into when combined. Well, and Yummy Healthy Easy says her Strawberry version is practically guilt-free… I’m going to go ahead and say her word is gospel, because I may have had more than one 😉

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I’m going to give you the recipe, grab another one of these chocolate cookies, and head back outside and enjoy summer! I hope you are doing the same!

The easiest and most popular chocolate cookie recipe on Dine & Dish!

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Super Simple Cool Whip Cookies

Cookies don't get much simpler than this. 4 simple ingredients, one delicious cookie!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings 2 dozen

Ingredients

  • 1 Box Cake Mix any flavor (I used Devlis Food)
  • 1 8 ounce container Cool Whip thawed
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup Confectioners Sugar

Instructions

  • Combine cake mix, Cool Whip and egg in a large bowl. Stir with a wooden spoon until well combined. Batter will be sticky and thick.
  • Place Confectioners sugar in a small bowl. Drop cookie batter into the sugar by the spoonful. Roll the dough around in the confectioners sugar, forming a ball.
  • Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 10-12 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool on cookie sheet for 3 minutes then move to a cooling rack.

 

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  1. Windy P. says

    July 8, 2013 at 11:02 am

    I am sooo totally trying these. And simple is good!

    Reply
    • Kristen says

      July 9, 2013 at 12:45 am

      You totally should! They are some of the tastiest cookies I’ve eaten 🙂

      Reply
    • Joan Cloe says

      December 23, 2018 at 7:47 pm

      I used a small melon baller, made dropping the batter into powdered sugar much easier. Roll it into a ball, makes about 2-1/2 dozen cookies.

      Reply
  2. Meagan @ A Zesty Bite says

    July 8, 2013 at 11:17 am

    I’m super impressed with 4 ingredient cookies that come out looking amazing.

    Reply
    • Kristen says

      July 9, 2013 at 12:45 am

      I was too – can’t wait to try them with other flavors!

      Reply
  3. Shawn@ I Wash You Dry says

    July 8, 2013 at 11:20 am

    I’m right there with you in lacking motivation for cooking/baking this summer. I just want to hang out with my kids and do Summer Bucket List stuff. Actually, baking cookies is one of the bucket list items, and I believe these cookies couldn’t get any easier and kid proof! Keep up the good work with WW, you are doing awesome!! 🙂

    Reply
    • Kristen says

      July 9, 2013 at 12:46 am

      My son pretty much made these… the sticky dough was a bit tricky for him, but they are so simple!
      Thanks for the encouragement, friend!
      Happy summer!

      Reply
  4. kelley {mountain mama cooks} says

    July 8, 2013 at 11:48 am

    Who knew you could make cookies from a cake mix and cool whip? That’s crazy and so fun! Nice work sticking to WW!!

    Reply
    • Kristen says

      July 9, 2013 at 12:46 am

      I’m trying! Thanks for the support 🙂
      I didn’t believe it about the cookies until I actually made them. They are pretty darn good!

      Reply
  5. Emily {Pink Tiger in the Kitchen} says

    July 8, 2013 at 12:02 pm

    Oh!! I never thought to try these in chocolate but if you can find orange cake mix…. to.die.for!!

    Reply
  6. TidyMom says

    July 8, 2013 at 12:06 pm

    are these just the bomb?! LOVE your pics too Kristen!!!

    Reply
    • Kristen says

      July 9, 2013 at 12:51 am

      They are so good! I’ve been meaning to try these for years, but kept forgetting about them. They may be my go to cookie from now on though… so good!

      Reply
  7. Jocelyn @BruCrew Life says

    July 8, 2013 at 12:31 pm

    I haven’t tried the Cool Whip cake mix cookies yet, but now that I am staring them down on my computer, I think it’s about time! Of course I just started a new diet/work out program and I’m not supposed to have any sugar…but I think I really need these!!!

    Reply
    • Kristen says

      July 9, 2013 at 12:47 am

      I bet you could do it all sugar free. See, there you go. Have your cookies and diet too!

      Reply
  8. Chloe says

    July 8, 2013 at 12:53 pm

    I love this simple recipe. Less is more in this case. Thanks.

    Reply
    • Kristen says

      July 9, 2013 at 12:47 am

      I totally agree, Chloe. Simple is sometimes best!

      Reply
  9. Cookbook Queen says

    July 8, 2013 at 12:59 pm

    I’ve STILL never tried these cookies…and your chocolate version is speaking to me!!!

    Reply
    • Kristen says

      July 9, 2013 at 12:47 am

      You MUST try these, Kristan!

      Reply
  10. Ashley Bee (Quarter Life Crisis Cuisine) says

    July 8, 2013 at 1:07 pm

    I know what you mean about diets and food blogging–I keep trying to do a low-carb diet and keep getting thwarted. Oy! These cookies look lovely and somewhat low cal though, so it’s a good start!

    Reply
    • Kristen says

      July 9, 2013 at 12:52 am

      It’s totally not easy… I do really good when I don’t blog and cook though 😉

      Reply
  11. Nikki @Seeded at the Table says

    July 8, 2013 at 2:03 pm

    How have I never heard of Cool Whip cookies?? MUST try! (And, chocolate is definitely first up for me!)

    Reply
    • Kristen says

      July 9, 2013 at 12:52 am

      You’ve got to try them, Nikki. They are so very good. I was quite impressed!

      Reply
  12. Aggie says

    July 8, 2013 at 2:06 pm

    These look so good!!

    It always feels so hit or miss in the summer with cooking. We eat a lot of sandwiches, pita pizzas and salad!

    Reply
  13. Katrina @ In Katrina's Kitchen says

    July 8, 2013 at 2:09 pm

    SIX MILES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ahhhhhh I’m so proud of you!!

    Reply
  14. Heather says

    July 8, 2013 at 2:18 pm

    I have NEVER heard of these but YIKES I’m so tempted to make them now!

    I’m not doing WW, but I am still working on losing weight post-baby and I’ve had to start only blogging things that are healthier or send a huge batch of goodness to work with my hubby. Cheering you on girl!

    Reply
  15. Brian @ A Thought For Food says

    July 8, 2013 at 2:32 pm

    Go you with the training!

    So, how did you resist not eating every one of those? They look so perfectly chewy.

    Reply
    • Kristen says

      July 9, 2013 at 12:48 am

      Thanks, Brian! I’m actually enjoying the training too, which is the crazy part. Who am I?
      Luckily I had lots of eating helpers with these cookies, or I would have devoured every last one!

      Reply
  16. Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says

    July 8, 2013 at 7:31 pm

    I love these. I’ve been seeing them for awhile now and I MUST make them! And it’s so easy to make them fat-free or sugar-free by adapting ingredients. Score!

    Reply
    • Kristen says

      July 9, 2013 at 12:49 am

      Exactly – I think there are so many different ways you could do them. I’m going to try fat free cool whip next to see if it works!

      Reply
  17. Judy says

    July 8, 2013 at 7:47 pm

    Also on WW. Would this recipe work with a sugar free cake mix and fat free Cool Whip?

    Reply
    • Kristen says

      July 9, 2013 at 12:51 am

      I know it would work with the sugar free cake mix and lite Cool Whip. Yummy Healthy Easy blog did some strawberry ones with the lite version and sugar free, but she also added an extra egg. Her cookies look delicious –> http://www.yummyhealthyeasy.com/2013/01/strawberry-cool-whip-cookies.html

      Reply
    • patricia ryan says

      December 21, 2014 at 2:35 pm

      I have made with Sugar Free cake mix (by Pillsbury) and the low fat cool whip ! Delicious. I too found dough sticky so I just dropped by teaspoonful and sifted powdered sugar over them. Turned out perfect !

      Reply
  18. Kayle (The Cooking Actress) says

    July 8, 2013 at 8:39 pm

    These cookies look SO easy, and I adore that they incorporate cool whip!

    Reply
  19. Joanne says

    July 8, 2013 at 9:31 pm

    I did WW for a while and it was definitely tough to blog during it…let’s just say I ate a lot of soups…and tried to earn a TON of activity points! You can do this!

    These cookies are almost TOO easy to throw together!

    Reply
  20. Tieghan says

    July 8, 2013 at 10:13 pm

    Need to try these cookies! I have never heard of cool whip cookies, but now they are all I want. Yours look incredible!

    Reply
  21. Cathy Pollak ~ Noble Pig says

    July 9, 2013 at 8:37 am

    My fave kind of cookie! I have been walking five miles a day for that extra bowl of summer ice cream! I love the whole Cool Whip concept going on here too!

    Reply
  22. patsy says

    July 9, 2013 at 8:58 am

    I need to make those cookies! So many fun ways to change them up and create something different each time! Love this one!

    Reply
  23. tanya says

    July 9, 2013 at 1:23 pm

    I can’t believe how easy this recipe is! Thank you, because I have been very lazy lately and haven’t felt like cooking or baking either. I have felt like eating though, which means I do have to cook. At least now I have an easy, fool proof cookie recipe to bake!

    Reply
  24. Denise @ Creative Kitchen says

    July 9, 2013 at 10:07 pm

    Kristen,

    Wow…you go girl! I’m so proud of your half marathon training. One day I hope to get back to that. Last October I got up to 10 miles as my longest run. 🙂 But the timing was not right within my family to continue at the time. Right now I’m happy to get out and walk 1 to 1 1/2 miles and run 1 mile a day for a total of 2 to 2 1/2 miles total. It’s really invigorating, and helps me to combat the weight while on vacation.

    Now I’m back and trying to clean up my eating and drop a few pounds. I only put on 2-3 on vacation…good thing I was running and walking. Once I lose those…I’ll be back at goal.

    Enjoy your kids and your summer!! It’s precious time that’s for sure. 😉
    Denise

    Reply
  25. Stefanie @ Sarcastic Cooking says

    July 10, 2013 at 10:49 am

    I contemplated going on weight watchers after Christmas. I give you kudos girl! I couldn’t do it! You are so right, too many temptations!!! I am also in the midst of a summer strike when it comes to cooking. I have been making the same things week after week, but I don’t care because I refuse to operate the oven.

    Reply
  26. Gina says

    July 11, 2013 at 10:13 am

    I can get on board with these. Simple & they look delish. I’m feeling the pain in your words when it comes to not being able to get in the kitchen without the worry. Maybe if you pass it all to the kids before you get some – but that doesn’t help during the photo process which always results in some sampling of the parts that were in the shot. Because once they have been touched & played with they certainly can’t go in the container with the rest- they just have to be eaten right?!! 🙂

    Reply
  27. Melissa @ My Recent Favorite books says

    July 11, 2013 at 1:15 pm

    These sound so easy and simple!
    Love the Cool Whip, and the fact you can use a variety of Cake Mixes! =)

    Reply
  28. Brian says

    July 11, 2013 at 10:15 pm

    It’s funny but chocolate cookies (of any description) are the one sweet eat I just never get bored of eating. Bake me a fresh box of cookies and I’m anyone’s 🙂

    Reply
  29. Nutmeg Nanny says

    July 13, 2013 at 8:32 pm

    Wow! These are super simple 🙂 I love this recipe!

    Reply
  30. nike roshe run woven says

    August 4, 2013 at 4:51 am

    These are so good and tasty!

    Reply
  31. Shawn@ I Wash You Dry says

    September 26, 2013 at 4:15 pm

    Just made these with my daughter (she did the sugar rolling). They are so yummy and EASY! LOVE IT!! I keep saying, “just one more… just one more…” Wow, they are so good! 🙂

    Reply
  32. Suzanne says

    October 8, 2013 at 2:28 am

    I got this recipe through my WW meeting years ago. When you say batter is sticky, you aren’t kidding. Just couldn’t get the cookies right. Might give it another try. If you have any suggestions on how to handle the extra sticky batter, I’m all ears. Also, congrats on training for a half marathon.

    Reply
    • Kristen says

      October 8, 2013 at 9:09 am

      If I remember correctly I tried to keep my hands slightly wet as I worked with the dough. It was still very sticky, but they turned out great!
      Thanks for the congrats 🙂 It’s in 2 weeks and at this point I’m just really ready to get it over with 🙂

      Reply
  33. Jessica says

    July 27, 2015 at 2:13 am

    I was hoping to find a recipe to use an extra tub of Cool Whip and was excited to find this one. Unfortunately, it’s probably down to more like 6-7oz or so now…we just used a little as a topping on some fruit. Do you think the recipe would still work out?

    Reply
  34. Deb says

    September 19, 2018 at 12:31 pm

    5 stars
    I make a gluten free dairy free version with Pamela’s gluten free
    Cake mix and So Delicious CocoWhip. They are amazing!

    Reply

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Can’t believe we’re doing the college tour thing already with my second baby! 

So question for any of you who sent your kids to out of state schools or went to out of state schools...how did you do it? She wants to get the heck out of Kansas (I’d like to go with her!). We have money saved, she’ll most likely get a scholarship or two, she’s paying and has money saved as well...but even with that out of state tuition is a beast of an amount. So, did you just assume that student loans were going to be part of that life? And is that worth it to give your kids a shot at a new life outside of your home state? I wish I would have left Kansas for university, and have been here since I was born 😩. I want different for her if that’s what she wants but also just don’t have any experience with how people do out of state college! Any tips?

#collegetour #bestlifenow #outofstate #studentloans #junioryear #kansasstate #adviceneeded
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J is for...jam!
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My friend @wakschmale makes the best strawberry jam...and I completely forgot about a jar she gave me last year until this morning. Which then inspired me to make my favorite buttermilk biscuits. So so good. Are you a jam, honey, just butter or plain biscuit fan? I love biscuits allll the ways, except with gravy. I have super bad memories of biscuits and gravy growing up. 🤢
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I’m still slowly making my way through the alphabet for @kimklassen_innercircle a-z photo challenge. I’m bound and determined to finish. It may just take me a little longer than I originally anticipated 🤗.
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#homemadejam #eatcaptureshare #biscuitsandjam #homemadebiscuits #sundaybaking #easylikesundaymorning #foodphotograph #foodpics #slowsunday #breakfastathome #kimklassen_innercircle
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It took me 2 months to get this Crispy Chickpea Pantry Pasta recipe up on the blog. 🤦‍♀️But it’s there now! You can find the link in my Instagram profile.
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Also, just noticed Instagram took away the like count on posts. I kind of like that...what do you think?
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#pastarecipe #chickpeapasta #dinnerideas #dinnerrecipes #vegetarianrecipe #eatcaptureshare #slowblogging  #totallifechanges
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I is for Inspiration!
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The “long haul” effects of having Covid back in December are really presenting themselves lately. The continuous persistent headaches are taking a toll and the connection between the brain fog and word retrieval function of my brain has been extra challenging. I had no idea a couple months out, the cognitive effects would still be hanging around.
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With that said, when I get a burst of inspiration I’m grabbing on for dear life. I made our favorite chocolate chip cookies recipe yesterday and felt the desire to update the blog post photos from 2007! We make these cookies all the time, so I’m not sure why it’s taken me so many years to give that poor post some new photos.
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If you’re interested in the recipe you can find the link currently in my profile. Enjoy!!
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@kimklassen_innercircle #kimklassen_innercircle #chocolatechipcookie #cookiestagram #foodphotography #feedfeedbaking #plateofcookies #cookiephotography #eatcaptureshare #recipeoftheweek
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H is for...high!
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It was so strange being on a plane again. I’m so thankful I have the antibodies because the flights were full, which seemed wrong, but everyone around me did seem to keep their masks on, so that was good.
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I can’t wait until travel becomes a regular part of life again. I’ve missed it so much!
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 @kimklassen_innercircle @southwestair @windowswap #cloudphotography #cloudsofinstagram #flightview #iflyswa #imisstravelling #skylove #planepics #myviewtoday #beautifulviews
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G is for...oh so grateful!

I flew to South Texas yesterday to visit my parents whom I haven’t seen in 2 years. They live around 17 hours away from us. We typical get to see each other a few times a year but with the pandemic and other health issues it just wasn’t able to happen and I’ve missed them soooo much.

Grateful to have had COVID last month. Although it was not at all fun, it gave me the antibodies to make this trip possible. My dad is having surgery tomorrow so I’m helping with my mom so my dad can recover without having to worry about her.

Kansas is enjoying frigid temperatures and snow. I picked a great week to head south.
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#palmtrees🌴 #palmtreesfordays #blueskiesandsunshine #wintersun #texasskies #kimklassen_innercircle @kimklassen_innercircle #silverlining
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F is for...food photography.
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This time of year especially, food photography (and I guess all photography actually) is a tug of war with time and light. I had planned on making and photographing a delicious pasta recipe, but my grocery delivery ran a couple of hours late because of snowstorm. So, at the eleventh hour I decided to make a cake...that took over an hour to bake and I had about 90 minutes of natural light left...leaving me with about 30 minutes of ok light to work with.
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Anyway, this wouldn't work for a client shoot because the cake, although delicious, didn't turn out looking so great. But it will work great for today's F photo for the @kimklassen_innercircle A-Z photo project:) Lemon Citrus Yogurt Cake from this weeks @cabotcheese newsletter. So good!
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#eatcake #eatcaptureshare #eatcakebehappy #lemoncake #cakecakecakecake #foodiegram #yahoofood #dessertsofinstagram #sweettooth #kimklassen_innercircle #fisforfood
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