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Easy Chocolate Crackled Cookies

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"This is a really easy recipe because you just use a cake mix as the base." — ScarlettThornley

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Original recipe makes 4 dozen Change Servings

1 (18.25 ounce) package devil's food cake mix
1/2 cup butter flavored shortening
1 tablespoon water

2 eggs
1 cup confectioners' sugar

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Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
In a medium bowl, beat together the shortening, water, and eggs. Add the cake mix, and mix until smooth.
Roll the dough into walnut sized balls, and roll the balls in the confectioners' sugar. Place cookies 2 inches apart on the prepared cookie sheets. Bake for 10 minutes in the preheated oven. These are best served the same day, as the confectioners' sugar becomes absorbed by the cookie giving it a pasty look. This can be fixed by dusting the cookies with sugar again.

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Had trouble with the first batch. Texture & taste were poor. Then I chilled the dough for about an hour & baked them 2 minutes longer than suggested. Great results! Texture was better, these taste alot like a brownie.

—CINDY3539

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Sep 07, 2010

Easy. Decent.

—Anji's picks

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Mar 03, 2007

I don't care for the taste of shortening so I too used 1/2 cup margarine instead of the shortening. Before working the dough into balls, I put the dough in the fridge for atleast an hour. It made the dough easier to work with. I also waiting until the cookies came out of the oven then dusted them with the powdered sugar. I received many requests for this recipe and will use it often.

—Donita

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Feb 05, 2007

I totally changed this recipe and made some awesome snickerdoodles! I used a white cake mix and rolled the dough balls in a sugar/cinnamon mixture. They turned out great:)

—KIALANI

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Oct 16, 2003

Tastes much better(more chocolatey) than recipes where you melt chocolate squares. Very soft and chewy. EXCELLENT! I'm emailing it to all my friends

—P. Hobbs

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Jan 26, 2004

This cookies were excellent. I took them to a party and everyone raved about them. My only advice is to put them in the refrigerator for a few minutes prior to baking so they are easier to handle when you roll them.

—alsoher

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Jan 02, 2004

i just love the cookies.i used 1/2 cup butter instead of shortening. they still turned out great. the best part abt this recipe is: it's sooo ez and they look great!!!!!

—ZUBIJI

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Jul 13, 2003

These are quick, easy, and make a great show on the table. I will make them often.

—PSALMIST777

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Nutrition

Calories
159 kcal
8%

Carbohydrates
20.1 g
6%

Cholesterol
22 mg
7%

Fat
7.9 g
12%

Fiber
0.1 g
< 1%

Protein
2.2 g
4%

Sodium
164 mg
7%

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

Nutritional Information

Easy Chocolate Crackled Cookies

Serving Size: 1/24 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 24
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 159
Calories from Fat: 71

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7.9g 12 %
Saturated Fat 2.4g 12 %
Cholesterol 22mg 7 %
Sodium 164mg 7 %
Potassium 107mg 3 %
Total Carbohydrates 20.1g 6 %
Dietary Fiber 0.1g < 1 %
Protein 2.2g 4 %
Sugars 14.3g
** Vitamin A < 1 %
** Vitamin C 0 %
Calcium 3 %
Iron 9 %
** Thiamin < 1 %
Niacin 4 %
** Vitamin B6 < 1 %
** Magnesium < 1 %
** Folate 1 %

* 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.