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Easy Chocolate Chip Cookies

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"These Cookies are so soft and chewy it's hard to believe they are so easy to make." — Sherri

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Original recipe makes 4 dozen Change Servings

1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

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Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Pour the cake mix into a large bowl. Stir in the butter, eggs and vanilla with an electric mixer until well blended. Stir in the chocolate chips. Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto cookie sheets.
Bake for 11 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, until the edges are golden. Cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before removing to cool on wire racks.

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PREP 10 mins
COOK 11 mins
READY IN 30 mins

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SO EASY! I used Pilsbury Classic Yellow cake mix (w/ pudding in the mix) and they were delicious! The cookies were even better the next day. Be careful not to over cook them. I took mine out the second I saw a very light golden color around the sides. I let them continue cooking on the baking sheet until they were cool enough to sample- then off the the cooling rack. Betty Crocker Extra Moist cake mix has worked well for me too. :)

—Laura

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Apr 10, 2003

This is very easy, I'll give it that. Not my favorite, though. Mine didn't come out chewy in the middle, more cake-like. They are yellow and the house smelled of yellow cake mix. The kids liked it. I don't think I'll make this one again, though. There are other better ones on this site.

—MIAELAINE

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Oct 15, 2007

It might not be the BEST cookie you've ever had but it probably will be the easiest you've ever made. It also works well with a chocolate cake mix, which my family prefers. ---- I no longer own an electric beater and found that this recipe can be done with a big spoon. Just cut the butter in with a knife and fork first.

—Craig

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Feb 02, 2003

I was extremely surprised how great these turned out. Very rich and delicious. You won't believe how much quicker this is. Thanks for a great recipe for a busy mom!!!

—TAWYNN

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Jul 31, 2007

This is an easy recipe for the whole family. I can have my 3yr old add ingredients because there is not much measuring or I can have my 13yr old just make the whole thing. These are so good they usually don’t last through the night. I too love chocolate and also found it best to only use 1.5 cups of chips. Also, on one occasion I didn’t have any yellow mix so we used white and it was still SO good! I am actually wondering what it would be like to use carrot cake with walnuts and perhaps a dollop of cream cheese frosting?

—CandyKisses4

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Apr 27, 2007

I was skeptical about making these - I just didn't think cake mix would make a good cookie but I was wrong! We've already made 2 batches and they both turned out wonderfully. Easier than my other chocolate chip recipes too. 1 1/2 cups of chips was plenty for us though. A definite keeper for me!

—scootypatooty

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Oct 25, 2006

Wow! Great cookies. Don't use Duncan Hynes, though. I had best luck with Pillsbury.

—zeta724

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Aug 18, 2006

We LOVE these cookies!! My husband, son and I ate the first batch before the second batch was done cooking! They were so easy and fool proof. My son and I have a new song and dance called "yummy & delicious," inspired by these cookies!! I noticed some of the reviews said cut back on chocolate chips, I did a bit but...Can you have too many chocolate chips...ever????

—Nickie M.

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Nutrition

Calories
100 kcal
5%

Carbohydrates
12.9 g
4%

Cholesterol
14 mg
5%

Fat
5.5 g
8%

Fiber
0.5 g
2%

Protein
1.1 g
2%

Sodium
88 mg
4%

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

Nutritional Information

Easy Chocolate Chip Cookies

Serving Size: 1/48 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 48
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 100
Calories from Fat: 49

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5.5g 8 %
Saturated Fat 2.7g 14 %
Cholesterol 14mg 5 %
Sodium 88mg 4 %
Potassium 38mg 1 %
Total Carbohydrates 12.9g 4 %
Dietary Fiber 0.5g 2 %
Protein 1.1g 2 %
Sugars 8.5g
Vitamin A 1 %
Vitamin C < 1 %
Calcium 2 %
Iron 4 %
Thiamin 3 %
Niacin 4 %
Vitamin B6 < 1 %
Magnesium 3 %
Folate 7 %

* 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.