Reviewed: May 13, 2012

Not sure why so many people have had trouble with these cookies spreading or having to add flour. I made this recipe exactly as written and had no trouble at all. Perhaps people are not paying attention to how much filling to add to the cake mix portion? I didn't get 5 dozen cookies out of it but didn't really try to accurately measure the amount of dough I used either. And though they are not that attractive, German chocolate cake isn't either, so I think if you like German chocolate enough you care more about the taste than the appearance.

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Heather

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Columbus, Ohio, USA

Living In: Delaware, Ohio, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 2, 2011

My family loved these cookies. I made them pretty much as is...except I only used 1 cup of pecans and 1 cup of coconut because the the nuts and coconut came in 2 cup bags, I decided I would save a cup of each to make another batch! I don't think that made any difference as the cookies were still wonderful. I did add a 1/4 cup of flour per other reviews as I was worried about spread, but I don't think I really needed to. Next time I will not. I think it made my mix too dry, so I added a tablespoon of water to counter the flour I put in. I have a brownie recipe I make that also uses a cake mix, and it seemed to be the same consistency...which is somewhat dry, but moist when baked. Very good, will make just as recipe is posted next time. Thanks Carla!

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Koconutz

Reviewed: Oct. 9, 2011

Very yummy as is! Took it to a potluck and was the first thing gone.

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all4thechallenges

Reviewed: Sep. 24, 2011

Used other tips and added 1/2 c of flour. Took them to a party and they were a hit. I was asked several times for the recipe.

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RRTK70

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Jun. 14, 2011

These turned out divine! I made these for my co-workers and customers where I work, (I'm a bartender) and everyone raved about them. I even got two marriage proposals :) The only thing I added was 1/3 cup of flour to the cake mix.

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vlasprincess

Cooking Level: Beginning

Living In: Bellevue, Nebraska, USA

Reviewed: Mar. 21, 2011

Though they are not very pretty, the cookies are delicious. I'm pretty picky when it comes to cookies - they have to be soft and chewy on the inside with a bit of a crisp on the outside - that is exactly what these cookies were. The topping - homemade, always go for homemade if you can, it always tastes better - was the perfect amount of sweetness for the not-too-sweet cookie. Together, the topping and cookie, had a fantastic taste, and yet they still tasted good apart. Will definitely make again - though I'll try and figure out how to make them a little prettier.

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littlebaker

Reviewed: Feb. 27, 2011

even though we didnt use pecans they were grate! at first i thout it look my dogs poo i loved it way mor than i thought!

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Sue Savoy

Living In: Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 4, 2010

This was the best cookie I have ever eaten! I read other reviews and think that they may have made theirs wrong. I had no trouble with them spreading and you do NOT need to add flour. The cake mix does not say to be prepared therefore all you do is add butter to dry cake mix so it is not runny. It is a little hard to shape because the mix is dry but once they bake it all cones together perfect. No need to change a thing! Yummmmmy!!!

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