Cake Mix Cookies

Name: Cake Mix Cookies
Yield: about 5 dozen
Ingredients: 1 (18.25-ounce) package devil's food cake mix; 1 large egg; ½ (8-ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed; 1 cup chopped pecans (optional); ½ cup sifted powdered sugar

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The cake mix in this recipe adds a unique touch to these cookies, making them taste similar to brownies. Get the kids involved by letting them roll the dough into balls. These yummy treats will be eaten up in no time!

Recipe by Southern Living May 1997

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Credit: Ralph Anderson; Styling: Leslie Byars Simpson

Recipe Summary

Yield:

about 5 dozen

Ingredients

1 (18.25-ounce) package devil's food cake mix
1 large egg
½ (8-ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 cup chopped pecans (optional)
½ cup sifted powdered sugar

Directions

Step 1
Combine first 3 ingredients, stirring well (dough will be sticky). Stir in chopped pecans, if desired. Dust hands with powdered sugar, and shape dough into 3/4-inch balls. Coat balls with powdered sugar, and place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.

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Step 2
Bake at 350° for 10 to 12 minutes or until done; remove to wire racks to cool.

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MyRecipes Member

10/30/2020

I have been making these cookies for at least ten years and got the recipe from Southern Living. They taste like tiny brownies. They are soft and chewy and so easy to make. I have never used nuts but they are still very good. If you like chocolate these will be your go to cookie.

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