Christmas Crackles
These easy to make and delicious cookies are a Christmas favorite each year. The dough will be really thick...just roll them in balls, cover with powdered sugar and bake.
1 (18 ounce) package devils food cake mix
2 eggs, stiffly beaten (5 minutes)
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 tablespoon water
1/2 cup solid shortening
2 cups chopped pecans
powdered sugar
Combine cake mix, eggs, vanilla and water. Stir. Stir in pecans. Shape dough into 1" balls and roll in powdered sugar. Place dough balls 1 1/2 " apart on a greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees F for 12 minutes. Cookies will be soft when removed from the oven. Let cookies set on cookie sheet for a few minutes and then transfer to a cooling rack. Makes approximately 5 dozen.
I am definitely trying these cookies soon. My mom used to make a cake like chocolate cookie. She always iced it with white icing. It was her favorite. I think these cookies will taste a lot like those. Thanks for the posts, Jackie. It was good to see you tonight!
ReplyDeleteDid you wonder if I could count? I had a few extra days on my countdown. :) Yes, it was great seeing you! Enjoy these cookies!
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