Kristin Chenoweth A ray of pure sunshine and happiness. The world Knows and loves it For a number of popular reasons (cue “Wicked,” “Glee,” and the new hit Netflix holiday movie “Our Little Secret”). However, did you know that Chenoweth isn’t just entertaining us on the silver screen these days?
Just last week, I discovered Megastar How to Build an Audience. Its three-ingredient cookies on TikTok. I couldn’t stop watching for a few reasons. The first is obvious: He’s magnetic. But even more appealing was the simplicity of the recipe — and how delicious the end result looked! I knew I had taken it for myself sooner rather than later.
Kristin Chenoweth’s 3-Ingredient Crinkle Cookies
Standing in her kitchen on Thanksgiving, telling her mother that she was “teaching the Internet how to make cookies,” Chenoweth began. Cool whip container And a box Cake mix In his “Blockbuster Video Bowl since 1987”. She then spoons the batter onto a sheet pan and bakes the cookies for 15 minutes. She then reveals some trays of perfectly baked, beautiful. Stir the cookieslightly coated with powdered sugar. That’s it!
Other than adding icing to some cookies, this is the whole recipe. Three accessible, budget-friendly ingredients, 15 minutes, and minimal effort and mess. These are definitely making it into my Christmas cookie rotation this holiday season!
How to Make Kristin Chenoweth’s Crinkle Cookies
Ingredients:
- 1 (8-ounce) container Cool Whip, room temperature
- 1 (15.2-ounce) box cake mix
- 1/3 cup Powdered sugar
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (177 degrees C).
- Use a spoon or whisk to combine Cool Whip and cake mix in a large bowl. It will take a few minutes and some elbow grease to fully incorporate it.
- Use a cookie scoop to drop a dozen cookies onto a parchment-lined sheet pan. Then use your hands to roll them into balls.
- Bake on the middle rack for 15 minutes.
- Cool the cookies completely. Place the powdered sugar in a shallow dish. Roll each cookie in powdered sugar, shaking off any excess before transferring to a platter or airtight container for storage.
- Top with cookies if desired Canned icing of your choice.
Tips for perfecting these cookies
Explore cake mix flavors. Chenoweth uses a strawberry cake mix in her tutorial and mentions that it is her favorite. She also makes lemonade in the video, giving us a peek inside her oven as she bakes. I made chocolate and red velvet, both of which were delicious and great for a Christmas cookie platter.
Top them with icing. Chenoweth uses canned Duncan Hines frosting to match her cookie flavors (strawberry and lemon). She only bakes a few, leaving most cookies bare so people can admire the beautiful crinkles. I opted out of the icing because these cookies are too sweet to begin with, but it’s a fun option if you want to dress them up.
Store them properly. These cookies can go stale quickly, so be sure to save them in one Airtight container If you are making them ahead of time. That being said, these are best made the day before or the night before. I enjoyed them fresh from the oven when they were chewy, rich and dense. My family continued to enjoy them the next day, but by the second day they had gone stale. If you’re making them for Christmas or a cookie swap, plan how best to serve them accordingly.
It’s easy to see that Chenoweth’s cookies are a holiday win. They’re quick, easy, and perfect for anyone who wants to have a great, stress-free festival. With just a few ingredients and many ways to change up the flavors, these cookies will be the most “popular” treat at a cookie swap.