Saturday, April 14, 2012

Cake Mix Cookies

I have heard people talk about making cookies with cake mixes.  I couldn't imagine how that would taste.  I don't normally use mixes unless I am in a hurry.  But I was curious.  So I tried it with a strawberry cake mix. I only wish I had tried it a long time ago.  When Megs was a kid, this would have been a handy recipe to have.  Takes hardly any time.  And is not expensive.  Cake mixes are always on sale.  You can use any flavor.  Just add 2 eggs and 1/3 cup of oil.  Preheat your oven to 375 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Use about a tablespoon of dough for each cookie.  My oven runs hot so they were done in 5 1/2 minutes.  They do turn brown fast when they are done so keep an eye on them. Let them sit about 2 minutes then transfer to rack to cool completely.  You can leave them as is, sprinkle with powdered sugar, or make a thick glaze to frost with.  I did that.  Powdered sugar, milk and a touch of vanilla.  I like adding the vanilla to cut the sugar taste a bit.

I do have to warn you though.  they are very addicting.


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