These five-ingredient chocolate cookies are chewy and light thanks to Cool Whip.

We’re a huge fan of shortcut desserts made withcake mix, like cookies and cobblers.

Still, theyre chewy and richand did we mention they’re easy?

Southern Living Chocolate Cool Whip Cookies on a plate to serve

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It’s the perfect treat.

you’re able to also freeze these cookies in a ziplock bag up to 2 months.

Thaw at room temperature for about 30 minutes before enjoying.

Southern Living Chocolate Cool Whip Cookies ingredients

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Ingredients

1(15.25-oz.

)box devils food cake mix

1(8-oz.

Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.

Southern Living Chocolate Cool Whip Cookies lining the baking sheet with parchment paper

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Beat at medium speed until well combined, 1 to 2 minutes.

Add chocolate chips; beat at low speed until just combined.

Roll dough in powdered sugar:

Place powdered sugar in a medium bowl.

Southern Living Chocolate Cool Whip Cookies combining the cookie ingredients

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Scoop dough (it will be very sticky) with a 2-tablespoon cookie scoop and toss in powdered sugar.

Arrange on prepared pans, 13 dough balls per pan.

Cool completely on pans.

Southern Living Chocolate Cool Whip Cookies beating the cookie dough mixture

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Southern Living Chocolate Cool Whip Cookies adding the chocolate chips

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Southern Living Chocolate Cool Whip Cookies preparing the cookie dough before baking

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Southern Living Chocolate Cool Whip Cookies after baking on the pan

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