Dessert is a must-have at virtually any function, and cookies are a well-known favorite! Regardless of if you are hosting a party, small get-together, or even a family night, everyone loves a good sweet treat. Today we will be sharing some of our favorite cookie-inspired treats and recipes with you all.
Cookie Dough Dip Mix
You heard that right, a cookie dough dip mix! Your guests will absolutely fall in love with this cookie dough treat and it is super easy to make. All you will need is one packet of our Cookie Dough Dip Mix, 8 oz. of softened cream cheese, and ½ cup of softened butter. Once you combine these ingredients together you are left with a crowd-favorite dessert!This treat is also gluten-free which means even more people get to enjoy it. You can dip almost anything you like in this dip. Our favorites are fresh fruit, pretzels, graham crackers, and other crunchy snacks. This easy-to-make dip will quickly become a staple in your home.
Lemon Cooler Cookies
Our lemon cooler cookie recipe is out of this world. To make this delicious cookie you will need one packet of our Lemon Cooler Dip Mix, 1-¾ cups of flour, ½ tsp of baking soda, ½ cup of softened and unsalted butter, 1 whole egg, and 2 cups of powdered sugar.First, preheat your oven to 350 degrees and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper to prevent the cookies from sticking. Next, combine your flour and baking soda together in one bowl. In another bowl mix together your softened butter and packet of Lemon Cooler Dip Mix. Once thoroughly mixed, add in your egg and stir in your dry ingredients from the other bowl.
Once everything is mixed together, roll small balls of your cookie dough in powdered sugar and place them onto your lined pan until the pan is full. Bake your cookies for 12-14 minutes or until they are done to your liking and gold on the sides. Finally, top your baked cookies off with a bit of extra powdered sugar for some added sweetness.
This lemon cookie treat is the perfect mix of sweet and citrusy without being too overpowering. Trust us when we say, you will never use another lemon cookie recipe again. Try it out for yourself!
Strawberries & Cream Whoopie Pie Cookies
Strawberry lovers will swoon over these fluffy and delicious cookies. Just like all of our other recipes, this one is super easy to make! All you will need is one packet of our Strawberries & Cream Dip mix, 2 packages of softened cream cheese, ¼ cup of cool whip, 1 box or 15.25oz of white cake mix, ⅓ cup of water, ¼ cup of oil, and one egg. First, mix together your Strawberries & Cream Dip Mix and cream cheese thoroughly. Then, fold in your cool whip and place this mixture in the fridge to cool for at least an hour. In a separate bowl combine your cake mix, oil, egg, and water until blended together. Once that is done, place that in the fridge as well.
Prior to taking your mixtures out of the fridge be sure to have your oven preheated to 350 degrees and a lined cookie sheet ready to go. Finally, place 1-inch-sized balls of your cookie dough onto the sheet and bake for 12 to 15 minutes. Once your cookies are done and cooled off you can add your strawberry mixture to the flat side of the cookies, turning it into a cookie sandwich.
This is the perfect dessert for a small get-together, picnic, or family evening. Everyone is sure to love the delicious balance of sweetness and fruity flavors.
Peanut Butter Whoopie Pie Cookies
Imagine a peanut butter cup turned into a cookie. Well, that is exactly what this is! Our peanut butter whoopie pie cookies are out of this world and a favorite to many, especially those with major sweet tooths.
This delicious treat is made exactly the same as our strawberries & cream whoopie pie cookies for the most part. The only difference is instead of using our Strawberries & Cream Dip Mix you will be using our Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Dip Mix. No matter what event you are throwing, this is bound to be a crowd favorite.
Grandma Sue’s Honey Apple Pecan Cookies
This simple and easy-to-make cookie will make everyone feel at home. All you will need to make this amazing comfort treat is 1 packet of our Honey Apple Pecan Dip Mix, 2 Tbls. of hot water, 1 pack of 15.25oz yellow cake mix, ½ cup of oil, and 1 egg.
Prior to baking be sure to preheat your oven to 375 degrees. Unlike our other recipes covered today, this cookie does not require a greased or lined cookie sheet. Mix your Honey Apple Pecan Dip Mix and water into a bowl and let it sit out for 5 minutes. Using a separate bowl, mix together your cake mix, eggs, and oil. Then add in your honey apple pecan mixture and stir it all together.
Finally, roll your dough into balls and place equal distances apart on your ungreased cookie sheet. Bake your cookies for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden on the edges. That's all there is to it! These cookies are amazing and will make the perfect addition to any table or event. These cookies also pair great with coffee or tea in the mornings!
Wrapping it Up
Let’s face it, cookies make everything better. It is so easy to get caught up with making the same few recipes all of the time and cookies are no different. However, we hope that will change now after learning about some of the different cookie possibilities there are out there. Try some of these out for yourself! Your family will love them and so will you.