Cookies From a Box of Cake Mix

Is there anything more comforting than a glass of milk and a warm cookie? But, baking a batch of cookies is often easier said than done. I don't always have the time to haul out the heavy-duty mixer, measure all of the wet and dry ingredients, break eggs, beat till fluffy, and on and on.

That's when these recipes come in handy.

ingredients

• 1 package cake mix (look below for suggested flavor combinations)
• 1/2 cup margarine, softened (see note below)
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 2 eggs
• 1 6-oz pkg baking chips -see suggestions below)
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts

instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Combine all of the ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Drop 1-tablespoon portions 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheet. Bake in preheated oven for 10-12 minutes. Cool 1 minute on baking sheet before removing to cooling racks.

ingredients

• 1 pkg lemon, orange, or lime-flavor cake mix
• 1/2 cup cooking oil
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp. grated lemon peel

instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Combine all ingredients and mix well. Drop by teaspoonful onto ungreased baking sheet. Bake in preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until golden. Cool on baking sheet for 1 minute, then remove to rack to finish cooling.

ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter or margarine
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons water
• 1 egg
• 1 package cake mix (look below for suggested flavor combinations)
• 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
• 2 cups baking chips (see suggestions below)

instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan. In large bowl cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in water and egg, then stir in cake mix. Fold in nuts and baking chips. Spread mixture into prepared pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes. Cool completely before cutting into bars.