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Easy Vanilla Cookie

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"An easy cookie to make, that makes you look like a pro!" — Connie Gragg

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Original recipe makes 2 dozen Change Servings

1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
1 egg
1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons white sugar

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Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a medium bowl, stir together the cake mix, egg and whipped topping until a dough forms. In a small bowl, stir together the cinnamon and sugar. Roll the dough into walnut sized balls and roll the balls in the cinnamon sugar mixture. Place on an unprepared cookie sheet about 1 to 2 inches apart.
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Cookies will be golden brown. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before removing to cool on wire racks.

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They are easy and do look impressive and are very tasty. The dough is super sticky. I sprayed my hands with oil before rolling it into walnut sized balls. I came out with 4 dozen cookies. Thanks Connie!

—Caren

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Sep 18, 2005

These cookies sounded good, but didn't turn out that way! First of all they are so sticky that you can't roll them into balls; they wouldn't bake (after 18 minutes the middles were still doughy) and they stuck to the pan. I threw all of them away... what a waste!

—WENDYDEE

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9 Ratings

Apr 24, 2005

I was looking for something easy to do on a lazy Sunday afternoon, and this recipe was exactly what I was looking for. It tastes just like a snickerdoodle and is so easy to make.

—CHARLENE502

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Apr 04, 2005

Yummy!! These are great and very easy. I just rubbed my hands with butter before rolling into balls and they turned out lovely.

—LEXI70

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Apr 06, 2005

This is a decent cookie for being so low in fat, but I had high hopes for this and I did not really care for the way they turned out. Way, way too sweet and I didn't even use the powedered sugar. I think I will try a cake box cookie again in a different flavor, maybe use butter or oil instead of cool whip. Thanks though.

—EARTHFLOWER

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Jan 10, 2005

I thought this recipe was terrible. Extremely messy and time consumeing.

—AMR173

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May 25, 2010

They are sticky, I took the suggestion to spray hands with oil before rolling. Used powdered sugar for some. Don't over cook, they will get too brown on the bottom. Let them cool 5 min on the pan, then put them on a rack. Mine did not stick to the pan. It was not too sweet. It is a chewy low fat cookie, just ok in my household--but they were all eaten up.

—chefm

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Feb 01, 2010

Super tasty cookie! Although I had some trouble with the consistency and baking them. Also, the cookies stuck to the pan, so I wish you luck. They are easy, yummy and different!

—emstanto

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Nutrition

Calories
260 kcal
13%

Carbohydrates
40.4 g
13%

Cholesterol
18 mg
6%

Fat
10.1 g
16%

Fiber
0.7 g
3%

Protein
2.7 g
5%

Sodium
294 mg
12%

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

Nutritional Information

Easy Vanilla Cookie

Serving Size: 1/12 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 12
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 260
Calories from Fat: 91

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10.1g 16 %
Saturated Fat 4.9g 25 %
Cholesterol 18mg 6 %
Sodium 294mg 12 %
Potassium 46mg 1 %
Total Carbohydrates 40.4g 13 %
Dietary Fiber 0.7g 3 %
Protein 2.7g 5 %
Sugars 25.1g
Vitamin A < 1 %
Vitamin C < 1 %
Calcium 8 %
Iron 8 %
Thiamin 9 %
Niacin 11 %
Vitamin B6 2 %
Magnesium 2 %
Folate 26 %

* 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.