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Chocolate Snowdrops

“This recipe makes a soft, chewy cookie that your family will gobble up in a hurry! There are only four ingredients and I have most of them in my pantry or refrigerator at all times -- no hunting for exotic ingredients! If chocolate is not your favorite, the recipe can be changed by using a lemon cake mix with the pudding in the mix. They are great also!”

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Reviewed: Jun. 4, 2009

The Pros: Good flavor, simple recipe, inexpensive handy ingredients. The Cons: the texture is a little odd. I found these to be a bit chewy and "marshmallow-y." All in all good in a pinch, but not the best ever.

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Nanner

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

Living In: Columbus, Ohio, USA

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Reviewed: May 8, 2009

These were a very simple yet very yummy cookie. Good for when you are pinched for time.

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Loren Ver

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Rockledge, Florida, USA

Living In: Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

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Reviewed: Dec. 12, 2008

These were very yummy. The only complaint that I may have is that they weren't as chewy as I would've liked them to be. I was hoping for a more brownie like consistancy, but mine came out more cake like. Maybe next time I would opt for a brownie mix instead of a cake mix.

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Tiija

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Reviewed: Oct. 19, 2008

While I thought these were "okay", a lot of other people really enjoyed them. I did not really like making them as the batter was SO stiff! My arm was aching trying to mix this stuff!

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KaylaMayaCamrynMOM

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Washington, Indiana, USA

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Reviewed: Jun. 29, 2008

Quick, easy, and few ingredients.....that makes a great recipe in this house! I'm not much of a baker, and these cookies are a big hit in my house!

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Michelle in IA

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Reviewed: May 18, 2008

I used 1/2 cup of butter instead of shortening, and these turned out all right. I cooked them for 9 minutes instead of 10, as another reviewer suggested. I used devil's food cake mix, but it just wasn't sweet enough for a cookie.

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Reviewed: Mar. 29, 2008

These are less like cookies and more like bites of chocolate cake. I always read the reviews before I make a recipe and in this case I am so glad I did. The batter is definitely sticky and I burned up my hand mixer and had to finish mixing by hand. Very difficult. Another reviewer suggested dusting your hands with confectioners sugar to prevent the batter from sticking to them. That was invaluable advice because, again, the batter is very sticky. I would not go through the trouble of making these cookies again. If I want chocolate cake bites I will simply make a chocolate cake.

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HOLLYHOLLY

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Hesperia, California, USA

Living In: Nashville, Tennessee, USA

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Reviewed: Feb. 25, 2008

These cookies were so easy to make! They turned out so soft and very good!

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Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Portland, Oregon, USA

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Reviewed: Dec. 22, 2007

I made this @ work for our cookie swap and it was a complete hit. I'm not a baker although I love to cook and try new things. My 17 yr old commented me on these cookies looks like I will be making these from here on out. Kudos for this recipe !!!!!

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Myra

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Reviewed: Dec. 21, 2007

Very good cookie to make when you are pressed for time. Sticky it is, but worth it. They will stay for weeks in an air tight container. Friends at work loved them. Will try other mixes!

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MOMATREE

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Reviewed: Nov. 4, 2007

I didnt like them ONLY because i added 1/3 cup of sugar when i MISTAKED for the powdered sugar part of rolling da cookies in. BUT EVERYONE wanted them like crazy. My brother ate half da batch when i went for a break and i got mad but it was awesome. Even my french teacher and her four star chef husband raved about it! its so easy to make! and please dust hands with oil or powdered sugar too! but not THAT sticky if u dink about it. IM sixteen for god sake. If i can do it, U can too!

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LittoBubbo

Cooking Level: Beginning

Home Town: San Francisco, California, USA

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Reviewed: May 25, 2007

These were a good cookie and definately went fast. It helped to put the dough in the fridge before working. Lightly dusting your fingers with powdered sugar prevented sticking to. Next, I'm going to try it with a lemon cake mix.

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Reviewed: Jun. 20, 2006

I read this recipe yesterday and decided that I'd make them this morning before work, but had forgotten to bring the recipe home with me...so I used what I thought were the correct ingredients. I forgot the egg and used an 8 oz container of whip cream, and what are chocolate cookies without chocolate chips, so I added a bag of those as well. I used a cookie scoop (a must for these as far as I'm concerned) and they turned out fabulous! A couple of folks here at work refuse to believe I didn't buy them at the bakery. And by the way, when people comment on the sticky batter...its an understatement. It's VERY STICKY, but so worth it.

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michelleballenger

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Portland, Oregon, USA

Living In: Vancouver, Washington, USA

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Reviewed: Mar. 16, 2006

This is a great cookie! Easy to make and delicious.

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Reviewed: Mar. 11, 2006

Everyone I know loves these cookies! Most asked for christmas cookie that I make. I make them one batch at a time because the batter is so sticky, and I've burnt out a couple of handmixers because I tried to rush it.. I also stopped using handmixers with this.. lol! My favorite is using Lemon Cake Mix. Tip for fluffier cookies: Use cold Cool Whip out of the fridge, I found out that if I used warmer Cool Whip the cookies turned out flatter and not as chewy.

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Reviewed: Feb. 12, 2006

appropriate to make today since it is snowing out. I must say I have tried several recipes on here w/the same concept of rolling dough made from cake mix in 10x sugar and these by far are the prettiest with the best effect. I used a D.H. dark chocolate fudge mix. **TO MAKE IT EASIER FOR THOSE WANTING TO MAKE THESE...IF U BUY AN 8OZ CONTAINER OF COOLWHIP AND REMOVE 3/4 CUP....DUMP THE REST IN THE BOWL...THAT IS EXACTLY 2 1/4 CUPS** It makes it easier to use a cookie scoop and just remove them into the bowl of 10x sugar and roll around. No sticky fingers. I didn't refrigerate dough at all. Very attractive cookie. They taste soft and chewy like a brownie almost.

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TUNISIANSWIFE

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: King Ferry, New York, USA

Living In: Cincinnati, Ohio, USA

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Reviewed: Dec. 9, 2005

ok, i finally got around to making these. i also used red cake mix. i dont know if i did something wrong? my cookies came out kind of flat... and way too soft (for me). i thought the flavor was good... but i dont know if fighting the dough is worth it for me. i guess we'll see what kind of reviews i get at christmas. thanks.

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Nickie P

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Reviewed: Nov. 6, 2005

Awesome and so easy! Yes they are a bit hard to handle but I used a tablespoon to gather the dough which after I molded each cookie in the tablespoon, I dipped it back into the powdered sugar after each cookie. I also coated my fingers with the powdered sugar. No problems after that! Delicious!

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donna

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Reviewed: Oct. 13, 2005

I didn't have enough whipped topping so I substituted a cup of plain lowfat yogurt for the extra cup of whipped topping. I thought they turned out really good.

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andrea

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Madison, Wisconsin, USA

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Reviewed: Oct. 5, 2005

I made these last christmas with a red cake mix (I already had enough chocolate cookies) they where a pain to make and a real mess, but everybody loved them. Very festive

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