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Cake Mix Cookies II

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"Use your favorite yellow (or white) cake mix for these cookies." — Suzanne Stull

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Original recipe makes 3 dozen Change Servings

1/3 cup butter
1/3 cup shortening
2 egg yolks

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix

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Directions

Mix butter, shortening, egg yolks and vanilla. Thoroughly blend in cake mix 1/3 at a time.
If dough is dry add 1 to 1/2 teaspoons water. Half cup chopped nuts, chocolate morsels, coconut, or raisins can be added to dough.
Roll dough into long smooth roll and chill until firm.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Slice cookies about 1/4 inch thick and bake on ungreased cookie sheet about 8 minutes or until cookie is light brown around edges. Cool cookie on sheet about 1 minute before removing to rack.

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Dec 19, 2003

This is by far the worst cookie recipe I've ever had the misfortune to find and make. It's dry, difficult to cut, and doesn't taste good. Spare yourself!

—JENNYMOON

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Jan 01, 2009

I made these and added 1/2 cup of coconut and 1/2 cup or so of milk chocolate chips. The dough will seem very dry but it cut fine after chilling and baked up beautifully. I don't think Jennymoon did it right....they aren't that bad. They tasted like little yellow cakes with built in chocolate frosting...Yum!! They were a very good quick cookie to make in a hurry....

—lisamarie78

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5 Ratings

Dec 20, 2005

Not as bad as Jennymoon stated. Cut the oil, increase butter to 1/2 cup and add nuts or chocolate chips.

—Supercathee

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Feb 18, 2009

The batter smelled, tasted, and looked wonderful...alas, it was utter deception. These cookies burn easily, even at a lower temp setting. They thin out very quickly and end up very hard without being burnt. The idea is great, b/c you can use a variety of cake mix flavors and add-ins. They turned out very dry and looked a mess...

—Misspeanut

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Nutrition

Calories
194 kcal
10%

Carbohydrates
22.5 g
7%

Cholesterol
32 mg
11%

Fat
11 g
17%

Fiber
0.3 g
1%

Protein
1.6 g
3%

Sodium
214 mg
9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Cake Mix Cookies II

Serving Size: 1/18 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 18
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 194
Calories from Fat: 99

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g 17 %
Saturated Fat 3.8g 19 %
Cholesterol 32mg 11 %
Sodium 214mg 9 %
Potassium 27mg < 1 %
Total Carbohydrates 22.5g 7 %
Dietary Fiber 0.3g 1 %
Protein 1.6g 3 %
Sugars 12.5g
Vitamin A 3 %
Vitamin C < 1 %
Calcium 5 %
Iron 5 %
Thiamin 6 %
Niacin 7 %
Vitamin B6 2 %
Magnesium 1 %
Folate 18 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.