norma's (coconut clouds) cake mix cookies

York, PA
Updated on Aug 31, 2011

I usually make these around Christmas time, but just got the urge to make a batch before my sweetie get's home from being out of town. They are so easy and so good. Who said I have to wait 'til Christmas? LOL

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yield 3 1/2 dozen

Ingredients

  • 2 2/3 cups flaked coconut, divided
  • 1 package duncan hines moist deluxe clasic yellow cake mix
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract

How To Make norma's (coconut clouds) cake mix cookies

  • Step 1
    Preheat your oven to 350
  • Step 2
    Reserve 1 1/3 cup coconut in a bowl and set aside.
  • Step 3
    Combine cake mix, egg, oil, water and almond extract in a large mixing bowl.
  • Step 4
    Beat at low speed until blended.
  • Step 5
    Stir in remaining 1 1/3 cup coconut and mix well.
  • Step 6
    From a rounded teaspoonful of dough: make into a i inch ball and roll them in reserved coconut. Or use a 1 inch spring operated cookie scoop. These are available at most kitchen shops.
  • Step 7
    Roll to cover lightly amd place on a ungreased baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
  • Step 8
    Place in oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until cookies are lightly golden brown.
  • Step 9
    Remove from oven and cool for one minute on baking sheet before removing them to cooling rack.
  • Step 10
    Cool completely and store in an airtight container.

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