Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Lightly grease or line with parchment paper two cookie sheets.
Beat together cool whip and eggs.
Add the cake mix and mix well. Add raisins or nuts if desired. Dough will be super sticky. Chill mixture in refrigerator for one hour.
Drop by teaspoonfuls into a bowl of powdered sugar and roll to coat. Place cookies on prepared baking sheets.
Bake at 350 degrees for 12 to 14 minutes.
Let cool on cookie sheet a few minutes before transferring to cooling rack. Store in airtight container.