Out of all of the desserts available to us in the world – and, yes, I know there are a lot – I consider myself a true fan of two: ice cream and cookies.
My parents got my husband and me an ice cream machine for Christmas, so maybe, after we’ve had some time to practice with it and find our own favorites, we’ll share some recipes for that, too.
For now, my favorite cookies will have to suffice. If you’ve been around awhile, you know that I’ve shared a few different cookie recipes on here – chocolate chip peanut butter cookies, M&M cookies, and butterscotch walnut cookies. Two of the three recipes use a cake-box base, and today’s recipe falls right in line.
These are EASY cookies that anyone can make, in just a few minutes. They’re perfect for last-minute hosting, quick desserts, or to satisfy a sweet tooth.
Here’s what you’ll need:
- 1 box of yellow cake mix
- 1/3-1/2 cup of chocolate chips
- 1/3-1/2 cup of chopped walnuts
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup of cooking oil
Start by preheating your oven to 350F.
As your oven heats, mix your cake mix, eggs, and oil together. You can mix these by hand, with a hand mixer, or with a stand mixer. I use the stand mixer. Your dough should be a sticky, yellow mixture.
Then, add in your chopped walnuts and chocolate chips and mix slowly until they are evenly dispersed. Roll into small ping-pong sized balls and place on a lined or sprayed cooking sheet.
Cook on 350F for about 11 minutes. You’ll know they’re done because they’ll be turning a light gold and the bottoms will be just browning.
Let them cool on a cooling rack for several minutes before plating and serving. These are so delicious – they have a thick, soft texture with the sweetness of the chocolate and the light crunch of the walnut. Enjoy with a glass of milk or a cup of coffee!
Kate with a Twang 
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