Description
These Mouthwatering Chocolate Cool Whip Crinkle Cookies are soft, fudgy, and incredibly easy to make. Using chocolate cake mix and whipped topping, these cookies deliver rich chocolate flavor with a light, delicate texture. Rolled in powdered sugar, they create a beautiful cracked surface that enhances their appeal and taste. Ready in just 25 minutes, they are perfect for any occasion or a quick sweet treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 13.5 oz chocolate cake mix (Duncan Hines or your preferred brand)
- 8 oz whipped topping (thawed if frozen, such as Cool Whip)
Coating
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for coating)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a medium bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix and whipped topping until fully blended into a sticky dough. The whipped topping adds moisture and lightness, resulting in soft cookies.
- Chill the Dough: Place the dough in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes to firm up slightly, making it easier to handle and roll into balls.
- Form the Cookie Balls: Using a spoon or cookie scoop, portion out dough and roll into 1-inch balls. The dough may be sticky, so slightly wet or powdered sugar-coated hands can help.
- Coat in Powdered Sugar: Roll each dough ball generously in powdered sugar, ensuring they are fully covered. This coating creates the signature crinkle effect during baking.
- Bake the Cookies: Arrange the coated dough balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes until the edges are set, but centers remain soft.
- Cool the Cookies: Remove from the oven and allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. This helps them set perfectly while keeping a tender interior.
Notes
- For best results, make sure the whipped topping is fully thawed before mixing.
- Do not overbake; the cookies should remain soft in the center.
- You can store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Feel free to use your favorite brand of cake mix to vary the chocolate intensity.
- These cookies freeze well; store in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months.
