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Cake-Mix Cookies!

Jul 29, 2001

Nothing quite compares to baking cookies with your kids. But face it, with our busy schedules, it's hard to find the time to make dinner, let alone a batch of homemade cookies!

But don't worry, it is possible to whip up a batch of great-tasting cookies with your kids and get out of the kitchen in time for the early news. These cookies are great because they start with a boxed cake mix. Simply dump the ingredients into a bowl, let your kids mix it up, then bake! I can smell them already...

Chocolate Chip Cake Mix Cookies

2 eggs
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla
2/3 cup shortening
1 box yellow cake mix
1 package (6 ounces) semi-sweet chocolate chips
½ cup chopped pecans

Combine the eggs, vanilla, shortening and cake mix. Beat until smooth. Stir in the chocolate chips and nuts.
Drop by teaspoonfuls onto a cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees F about 9-11 minutes. Remove from oven and allow cookies to cool slightly, about 2 minutes, before removing them to wax paper to cool completely.
You'll find more delicious recipes to make with your kids at Recipes Today!

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2. Dec 5, 2001 11:06 PM
Thanks for the great tip and the wonderful recipe. Kids love to help in the kitchen and they get a great sense of pride out of serving up their own creations.
I love your topic.
Wendy
Checkou ...

-- posted by bbleigh

1. Sep 6, 2001 3:13 PM
Hi Donna,
What a great idea and it sounds yummy!
Thanks!
Tina

-- posted by Tina_Coruth

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