Easy Cake Cookies (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Cookie Base
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1 box (15.25 ounces) of white cake mix
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1/3 cup of cooking oil
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2 big eggs, at room temperature
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1 teaspoon of vanilla flavoring
→ Decoration
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12 ounces of candy melts or white chocolate melting chips
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Spring-colored M&M's or festive sprinkles
# Instructions:
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Grab a large bowl and mix together the cake mix, oil, eggs, and vanilla. Stir it really well until it forms a soft dough.
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Cover the bowl with some plastic wrap and pop it in the fridge for 30 minutes. This helps the cookies keep their shape in the oven.
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As the dough chills, set your oven to 350°F (175°C) so it starts warming up. Lay some parchment paper or a silicone mat on a big baking sheet.
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After chilling, scoop out bits of dough and roll them into 1-inch-sized balls. Place them on your lined baking sheet with about 2 inches of space between each one.
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Put the sheet in the oven and let the cookies bake for 8 to 10 minutes. They’re ready when the edges look firm, but the centers are still nice and soft. Don’t leave them in too long, or they’ll dry out.
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Take the cookies out and give them 2 to 3 minutes to cool down on the baking sheet. This prevents breaking when you move them.
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Carefully move the cookies to a cooling rack and leave them there until they’re completely cool, which should take about 20 to 30 minutes.
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Follow the directions on the candy melts or chocolate wafers package to melt them. Usually, microwaving in 30-second bursts and stirring works best.
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Once the cookies have cooled, dip each one about one-third or halfway into the melted candy. Let any extra chocolate drip off by lightly tapping it against the bowl.
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While the coating is still wet, add three pastel-colored M&M's to the top or sprinkle on some festive decorations. Work quickly, or the coating will harden.
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Return the decorated cookies to the baking sheet or cooling rack and let the coating firm up. This should take 30 minutes at room temperature or just 10 minutes if you put them in the fridge.
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Once everything is set, your cookies are ready to eat. If you’re not serving them right away, keep them in a sealed container at room temperature.
# Notes:
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For a festive Easter vibe, go for pastel M&M's or springtime sprinkles.
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If you'd like colorful coating, mix a bit of oil-based food dye with white candy melts or buy already-colored ones.
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These cookies stay soft and chewy for a few days if stored in an airtight container.
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Try swapping the white cake mix for different flavors, like chocolate, strawberry, or funfetti!