Ingredients and Weight:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup white sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- Cool Whip Whipped Topping (to decorate)
Preparation Time:
- Preparation Time: 30 minutes
- Cooking Time: 10-12 minutes per batch
Difficulty Level:
Level 3 (Moderate difficulty)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour and baking soda. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, mixing well.
- Drop cookie dough by the spoonful onto an ungreased baking sheet, leaving room for spreading.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and cool on baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Decorate cookies with Cool Whip Whipped Topping.
Nutritional Information: (per cookie, based on estimated values)
- Calories: Approx. 200 calories per cookie (depending on size and ingredients used)
- Fat: Approx. 10 grams of fat per cookie (including saturated fat)
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 25 grams of carbohydrates per cookie
- Protein: Approx. 2 grams of protein per cookie
Dish Characteristics:
- Soft and chewy cookie base with a creamy Cool Whip topping.
- Great for any time of day, especially as a dessert or treat.
- Can be customized with different flavors of Cool Whip or other toppings.
User Comments:
- "These cookies are so delicious! The combination of the soft cookie and Cool Whip is perfect."
- "My kids loved these cookies. They are so easy to make and are a great treat."
- "These cookies are a great way to use up leftover Cool Whip! They are delicious and make a great dessert."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Be sure to use softened butter, not melted, for best results.
- Do not overbake the cookies, as they will continue to cook and set up once removed from the oven.
- Cool Whip can be replaced with other similar toppings or flavored whipped toppings for variety.
