Some cookies are meant to crunch — but others are meant to melt.
These soft whipped cream cookies are made for quiet afternoons, coffee cups, and the kind of comfort that only comes from home-baked simplicity.
This vintage-inspired recipe uses just Cool Whip, flour, and butter, creating a tender, biscuit-like cookie that’s lightly sweet, easy to chew, and perfect for anyone who needs something gentle on the teeth — or gentle on the heart.
Why You’ll Love These Soft Whipped Cream Cookies
These cookies are light as clouds — soft, pillowy, and lightly sweet. They take just a few ingredients and come together in minutes, no mixer needed. The texture is almost like a cake donut, tender and buttery with that nostalgic “homemade” warmth.
And the finishing touch? A simple powdered sugar glaze that gives them a glossy, bakery-style sweetness and that little bit of old-fashioned charm.
The Story Behind the Recipe
This recipe started as one of my kitchen experiments — the kind that feels too simple to be special. But sometimes those are the best kind. I folded together Cool Whip, flour, and butter, not expecting much, and yet when they came out of the oven — pale, soft, and delicate — I knew they were something gentle and comforting.
While they were still warm, I drizzled a thin powdered sugar glaze over the tops, letting it run down the sides like icing on old-fashioned cake donuts. When I handed one to my husband Tim, he took a bite, smiled, and said, “It tastes like a donut.”
And that’s exactly what they remind me of — the kind of donut your grandmother might have fried on a Saturday morning, only lighter, softer, and baked with love instead of oil.
Tips for Perfectly Soft, Glazed Cookies
- Mix gently. The dough should be soft, not stiff. If it’s crumbly, add a little melted butter or milk until it holds together.
- Keep the oven low. Bake at 325°F just until the bottoms turn pale gold — not brown.
- Let them cool before glazing. If they’re warm, the glaze will soak in (which tastes heavenly); if they’re cool, it’ll set with a smooth shine.
- Make the glaze: Mix ½ cup powdered sugar with 1 tablespoon milk or cream and a drop of vanilla. Drizzle lightly with a spoon.
How to Serve Them
Serve these cookies alongside coffee, tea, or hot cocoa — they’re perfect for quiet mornings and cozy evenings.
They also keep beautifully for gifting — stack a few in a small tin or wrap in parchment with twine for a simple, heartfelt treat.
For the softest texture, store them covered overnight; the glaze sets perfectly, and the cookies turn even more tender by morning.
Soft Whipped Cream Cookies
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Make the dough: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Add Cool Whip and melted butter. Stir gently with a spatula until soft and dough-like.
- If desired, add powdered sugar and vanilla for a sweeter cookie.
- Check the texture: The dough should be soft and slightly sticky — like biscuit dough.
- If it’s too crumbly, add ½ tablespoon more melted butter or milk until it holds together easily.
- Shape: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the baking sheet, spacing 2 inches apart.
- For a smoother top, flatten gently with the back of a spoon dipped in sugar.
- Bake: Bake 12–13 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly golden.
- The tops should stay pale and soft — that’s how you know they’re perfect.
- Cool: Let cookies rest on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a rack.
- They’ll firm up slightly as they cool but stay pillowy soft inside.
- Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Drizzle lightly over cooled cookies. Let set 10–15 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra soft cookies: Bake at 325°F and don’t overbake.
- For sweeter flavor: Dust with powdered sugar after baking or drizzle with a simple glaze (½ cup powdered sugar + 1 tablespoon milk).
- Storage: Keep covered at room temperature for 2–3 days or refrigerate for up to 1 week.
- These cookies are light, safe, and easy to chew — ideal for soft diets or anyone who prefers gentle textures.
- The powdered sugar glaze adds a soft sweetness and makes the cookies taste like cake donuts — Tim’s favorite part!
