I have been a substitute teacher at our local junior high for several years. Last year, I was teaching with a dear friend in the foods class. There were several recipes that she shared with me. Among them was this one, for CAKE MIX COOKIES, with 6 variations. What's great about this recipe is that the basic recipe calls for only a yellow cake mix, an egg and oil. Then to make the variations, all you do is add a few ingredients that most pantries have on hand. They are super quick and easy, of course! These are great for kids and teens to make, as well as adults. I have also used a chocolate cake mix and added chocolate chips. Experiment with your own additions to make your own flavor. The recipe is a good alternative to use for those busy days when time is limited, or for kids to learn the basics with.
BASIC CAKE MIX COOKIE RECIPE
1 standard yellow cake mix
2 eggs
3 Tablespoons vegetable oil
Heat oven to 350 degrees. Place ingredients in a mixing bowl and stir with a wooden spoon until thoroughly mixed. Dough will be stiff. Drop by Tablespoons onto a cookie sheet sprayed with a non-stick vegetable spray. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until they begin to brown. Remove from cookie sheet and place on cooling rack. Makes 24 good-sized cookies
VARIATIONS (To the basic recipe add the following:)
Oatmeal Applesauce Cookies (pictured)
1 cup oatmeal
1/2 cup applesauce
1/2 cup raisins
Banana-Nut Cookies
2/3 cup mashed bananas
2/3 cup chopped nuts
4 Tablespoons flour
dash nutmeg and/or cinnamon
Cherry-CoconutCookies (pictured)
1/2 can cherry pie filling
1/2 cup shredded coconut
1 cup wheat germ
4 Tablespoons flour
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup shredded coconut
1/2 cup drained, crushed pineapple
4 Tablespoons flour
dash cinnamon
Carrot-Raisin Cookies
1 cup grated carrot
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped nuts
dash cinnamon and/or nutmeg
Peanut Butter Cookies
1/2 cup peanut butter chips1/2 cup chopped nuts
2 Tablespoons applesauce
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