1-First: preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with a non-stick baking mat or spray it with nonstick cooking spray. This setup prevents sticking and makes cleanup simple. It’s a small step that ensures your cookies bake evenly.

2-Next: in a medium bowl, combine the cake mix, whipped topping, and egg. Stir until everything blends smoothly the dough will be sticky, but that’s what gives these cookies their soft texture. Don’t worry if it feels messy; that’s part of the fun.

3-Then: pour the powdered sugar into a small bowl. Use a teaspoon or cookie scoop to drop portions of dough into the sugar and roll them to coat. If the dough sticks to your hands, lightly spray them with cooking spray to make handling easier.

4-After that: place the coated dough balls about 1 ½ inches apart on your prepared baking sheet. This spacing lets them spread without touching. Pop them in the oven and bake for 8-10 minutes until set but not too brown.

5-Finally: remove the cookies and let them cool on a wire rack before serving. They yield about 20 cookies, each around 2 ½ inches in diameter, making it a great batch for sharing. For a twist, try different cake mix flavors like chocolate or strawberry to keep things exciting.