Devour These Cookies

 

Not a plug for Betty Crocker just what I had on my shelf.

      This is a great little recipe I've used for many moons. I love its simplicity in addition to the short time it takes to go from bowl to plate. If you need to have a quick 3 dozen cookies for a pot luck or just feel like a treat with afternoon coffee or tea these surely fit the bill.

    I've experimented with this recipe over the years and discovered a few things. First off, these cookies are made to be devoured the day they are made. I've found even with a good sealed container they tend to get really crispy by the next day which I guess makes them perfect for any dunkers out there. See me with my hand raised over here? A half slice of bread tossed into the container with any left over will keep them soft and chewy the next day.

     Your experiments may turn out better than mine have. I've found that making large cookies hasn't produced good results.  Using mini sized chips or chopping up candy bits smaller produces chewier cookies. The main advice I'll share is the recipe works best when the oven is up to temp before baking.

     Enjoy.




Quick Cake Mix Cookies

Prep time: 10 minutes or less

Preheat oven to 350

In a medium sized mixing bowl combine:

1 Boxed Cake Mix

2 eggs

1/2 cup of oil

If desired add extras: nuts, chips, coconut, raisins, etc. Use confectioners sugar for a sweet dusty finish or add your favorite extract to flavor plain yellow or white cake mix.

Drop rounded teaspoons (1.5" or so) onto ungreased cookie sheet about 2" apart

Bake for 8-10 minutes depending on your oven on middle rack. I've found when I can really smell them they are usually done.

Cool enough to prevent burnt fingers before devouring.

Store leftovers in a sealed container.

Makes about 3 dozen