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Easy Lemon Strawberry Cool Whip Cookies Recipe

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  • Author: Ava
  • Total Time: 32 minutes
  • Yield: 24 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Easy Lemon Strawberry Cool Whip Cookies are a deliciously light and fruity treat perfect for spring and summer. Featuring a lemon cake mix base and a creamy strawberry Jello-frosted topping, these cookies are soft, flavorful, and beautifully garnished with fresh diced strawberries. Quick to mix and bake, they make a perfect dessert for gatherings or a sweet snack any time of the day.

Ingredients

Cookie Dough

  • 16 oz Cool Whip, divided
  • 1 box dry lemon cake mix (about 15.25 oz)
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ cup powdered sugar

Frosting & Decoration

  • 4 tablespoons dry strawberry Jello mix
  • 2 cups diced strawberries (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the cookies.
  2. Prepare baking sheets: Line one or two baking sheets with parchment paper and set them aside.
  3. Prepare powdered sugar coating: Pour the powdered sugar into a small bowl or a shallow plate for rolling the dough balls.
  4. Mix cookie dough: In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the dry lemon cake mix, 8 oz (1 cup) of Cool Whip, and the egg. Mix thoroughly until the batter is well combined and sticky.
  5. Shape dough balls: Using a small ice cream scoop or two spoons, scoop out approximately 1-inch sized balls of dough. Roll each ball in the powdered sugar until fully coated to prevent sticking.
  6. Arrange on baking sheets: Place the powdered sugar-coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them at least two inches apart to allow for spreading during baking.
  7. Bake the cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers lose their glossy appearance, indicating they are cooked through.
  8. Cool completely: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool completely on the baking sheets or a wire rack before frosting.
  9. Prepare frosting: Mix the remaining 8 oz of Cool Whip with the dry strawberry Jello mix in a bowl until the frosting is smooth and evenly colored.
  10. Frost the cookies: Once the cookies are fully cooled, use the back of a spoon or a knife to spread the strawberry-flavored Cool Whip frosting over each cookie.
  11. Garnish: Top each frosted cookie with diced strawberries to add a fresh, fruity finish and a pop of color.

Notes

  • Make sure the cookies are completely cooled before frosting to prevent the topping from melting.
  • If you don’t have a stand mixer, a hand mixer or mixing by hand vigorously can work as well.
  • For extra flavor, use fresh lemon zest in the dough along with the cake mix.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days for best freshness.
  • These cookies have a soft, cake-like texture and are quite delicate; handle gently especially when frosted.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://quickandsweetrecipes.com/easy-lemon-strawberry-cool-whip-cookies-recipe/