Reviewed: Nov. 18, 2009

The recipe is delicious, LOVE it. However, the heat is too high for the cookies. As I was rolling the walnut sized balls I set the oven for 340, as was suggest by a friend. I DIDN'T pre-powder the cookies, the first batch I had to powder them after they came out so I figured I'd save myself steps. I checked the cookies after 8 minutes and put them back in for another 2 after that, checked them again... let them cook for another 2-4 minutes. They came out PERFECT, not as crackly as the recipe photo shows but absolutely perfect. THANKS SO MUCH! Hope my review can be helpful. This would definitely get a 5 star if not for the temperature issue. =) Recipe tweeks.... (+)one teaspoon of pure vanilla extract (+)one Tablespoon of whole milk (-) one Tablespoon of Water instead of 375 degrees, 340 degrees. 12-14 minutes instead of 10 Powdered cookies AFTER cooked.

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Reviewed: Oct. 7, 2009

sort of greasy

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Nancy

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Home Town: Arlington Heights, Illinois, USA

Living In: Roselle, Illinois, USA

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Reviewed: Sep. 22, 2009

We thought these tasted like chocolate puff cereal & I'm not so sure if that's a good thing. The confectioners sugar melts over the cookie so they're not very pretty when they come out of the oven. I tried to cover them up w/extra powdered sugar, but you could still see the beige color of the melted sugar. They stayed nice & soft & puffy tho.

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lisa

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Holland, Michigan, USA

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Reviewed: Sep. 15, 2009

they were good, but not something I would replace a normal cookie recipe with. Super for bake sales or needing cookies quick. They tasted like flat cakes.

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ARCTICAMY

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Home Town: San Jose, California, USA

Living In: North Pole, Alaska, USA

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Reviewed: Jul. 22, 2009

I followed the recipe exactly and these turned out great! I thought it would be too cakey, but they weren't at all. We all loved them! Thank you.

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may2mac

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Denver, Colorado, USA

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Reviewed: May 31, 2009

5 stars with modifications. I did not use shortening, I used veg oil and no water. Very easy and delish. Gone in 5 min.

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Sandra C

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Shawano, Wisconsin, USA

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Reviewed: Apr. 30, 2009

Disappointing. The cookies were very light and crisp, like a wafer. Not especially tasty. I used chocolate cake mix, and the kids didn't even finish half a batch. I'd highly recommend Cream Cheese Cookies IV over these, which is similar but with the addition of cream cheese.

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Living In: Reno, Nevada, USA

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Reviewed: Apr. 19, 2009

I had to make alot of cookies in a short time for a bake sale. This was a big crowd pleaser!!!! These were yummy yummy yummy!!!! Thanks for a quick and easy recipe!!!!

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tequila

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Highland, Indiana, USA

Living In: Littleton, Colorado, USA

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Reviewed: Apr. 5, 2009

These cookies are incredibly rich--almost too chocolaty! As other reviewers have said, it really is necessary to refrigerate the dough for 1-2 hours beforehand--it's extraordinarily sticky. I used margarine instead of shortening a well, and it turned out just fine.

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Elena

Cooking Level: Beginning

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Reviewed: Apr. 1, 2009

What a simple and delicious recipe. Baking can't get any easier than this.

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Reviewed: Mar. 29, 2009

my whole family loved these cookies. will make again.

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patti

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Reviewed: Mar. 13, 2009

This is a very easy recipe. I have made these before when there are about 13 ingredients so I was really hoping this could be replacement. Unfortunately, not so. I am not saying they are bad. They are a really good quick fix for a chocolate cookie but as for putting them out for holiday or company I would not. Mine were flat like they melted before they baked. I even froze the rolled balls thinking they might bake better but, no. This recipe is good for a craving but that's all.

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Pol

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Reviewed: Feb. 21, 2009

The name says it all 'Easy'! Very quick to put together and equally delicious. I used a red velvet cake mix and added mini-chocolate chips. A hit with the family. Will make again. :)

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Lori L.

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Lynchburg, Virginia, USA

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Reviewed: Jan. 6, 2009

These easiest cookie ever but very good! I also made with white cake mix and rolled in cinnamon sugar for snickerdoodles as others suggested.

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TiffanyD

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Reviewed: Dec. 28, 2008

These were easy to make and turned out great. My Son loved them. Will make these again!

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Reviewed: Dec. 25, 2008

EVERYONE LOVES THIS RECIPIE! And it is sooo easy to make. Just never use a cheap look alike cake mix as it obviously does not taste the same nor does it bake as plump.

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Cooking Level: Intermediate

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Reviewed: Dec. 20, 2008

these are very good. a good chocolate fix

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Reviewed: Dec. 16, 2008

not really awesome. too chocolately, and cakeish. wouldn't make these again.

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sarasaurus

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Reviewed: Dec. 13, 2008

These were incredibly easy and really tasty!! I too used butter instead of shortening as its what I had...definitely will make again.

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Reviewed: Sep. 22, 2008

I have made some complicated chocolate cookies with melted chocolate, etc. and these were so much better (and easier). Tastes like a brownie. I used 1/2 c. softened butter instead of shortening.

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