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Earthquake Cookies

By: Topoac

"These cookies are so easy to make, you'll probably crumble! You can use any flavor cake mix you like for these cookies. The possibilities are endless!"

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Original Recipe Yield 4 dozen

Ingredients

1 (18.25 ounce) package devil's food cake mix
2 eggs
1/2 cup shortening
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon water

Directions

Mix cake mix, eggs, shortening, and water in medium size bowl; mix with a spoon. Chill for 1 hour.
Shape dough into balls, roll in powdered sugar. Place on cookie sheet and bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 8-10 minutes; or until brown.

Nutritional Information

Amount Per Serving Calories: 152 | Total Fat: 7.7g | Cholesterol: 22mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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Reviewed on Feb. 9, 2006 by TUNISIANSWIFE

I have to give these a 5 for ease of prep, versatility of recipe, few ingredients,...

Reviewed on Apr. 23, 2003 by Mechele C.

This is a good and easy recipe. I used a lemon cake mix and the cookies disappeared quickly. ...

Reviewed on Dec. 11, 2006 by susan

These are easy. I used a chocolate cake mix and butter instead of shortening. They came out...

Reviewed on Jan. 15, 2005 by TXCUTIE920

Great cookies! I preheated my oven (I assumed I was supposed to) and didn't have any...

Reviewed on Mar. 15, 2008 by lana

i absolutely LOVE this recipe for its ease and its versatility. I've even used butter instead...

Reviewed on Sep. 25, 2008 by Amanda H

VERY simple cookie that packs a lot of punch! I used a devil's food cake mix and they turned...

Reviewed on Dec. 24, 2004 by laetchison

These are FANTASTIC! They will still be very soft when you take them out of the oven, but they...

Reviewed on Jun. 8, 2010 by Lenny

I made these the other day and we absolutely loved them!! They are so easy! I didn't chill...

Reviewed on Oct. 26, 2005 by RELUCTANTCHEF

I used butter pecan cake mix in this easy, easy recipe and it was great. Makes a very chewy...

Reviewed on Feb. 26, 2004 by NICBAL

These are so easy and awesome. A very chewy cookie with just the perfect sweetness from the...

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