'Cake and Bake:' Hassle-Free Christmas Cookies
Struggling with how to make those last few batches of Christmas cookies? Try these hassle-free ideas.
Looking to try something new with your Christmas cookies this year? Consider trying this recipe that begins with cake mix. One can make several varieties of cookies from just one batch of cake dough. If you’re tired with sugar cookies, use a chocolate fudge cake mix. The cookies were a big hit with my family, and they’re fun to make with kids. “Cake and Bake” base ingredients: With an electric mixer, beat together the Crisco, butter and vegetable oil. It may seem odd to use three different types of fat in one recipe, but go ahead and try it. The butter adds flavor, the shortening keeps the cookies from spreading too much, and the vegetable oil keeps the mixture from being grainy. Add the eggs and vanilla, and beat well. Add the cake mix …
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