Simple Sweet Treats

Recently I received one of those "Gifts in a Jar" from a dear friend. The recipe was called Chocolate, Chocolate Chip Cookies and little did I know how "dear" my friend was until I requested the secret to that particular jar gift.

The recipe card said to dump the contents of the jar into a large mixing bowl. Then add 1/2 cup oil, 2 eggs and 1 cup of chocolate chips. Mix together, drop by spoonfuls on a cookie sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes. And 'Voila! ' You have delicious cookies.

And delicious cookies they were. I brought a plate to my unsuspecting husband and his friend who were sitting by the wood stove with coffee cups in hand.

After a few bites all I heard was, "Wow! These are awesome."

So, today I share with you the minor detail left out of this recipe. That is, just what was the contents of the jar? It was simply a chocolate cake mix from a box.

Please, please, make these cookies for your family, friends, neighbor's, co-workers etc. They'll be a hit, you won't be stressed with a complicated recipe and you'll be delighted that something so simple could bring so much pleasure.

Here again is the recipe:

1 Chocolate cake mix
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
1 cup chocolate chips

Combine cake mix, oil and eggs into a large mixing bowl. Stir in 1 cup of chocolate chips. Mix together, drop by spoonfuls on a cookie sheet and bake at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes. Avoid overbaking and allow to cool a couple minutes before placing them on a cooling rack.

And don't forget this makes a wonderful housewarming gift when given as a decorated "Gift in a Jar."

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Jessica