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Gather your autumn
cookie cutters and decorate these cookies made from your favorite cake mix flavor. It’s sure to be a good time!
1 package
Super Moist chocolate, white or yellow cake mix
1/3 cup shortening
1/3 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg
Heat oven to
375º. Stir together about half of the cake mix { dry }, the shortening, butter, vanilla and egg in large bowl thoroughly, using
a spoon. Stir in remaining cake mix. Divide dough in half. Roll each half 1/4 inch thick on lightly floured
covered board, using a cloth-covered rolling pin.
Cut into desired shapes with 2
1/2 ~ inch cookie cutters; cut designs in cookies if desired, using sharp knife. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 6 to 8 minutes or just until set
{ centers will be soft }. Cool 1 minute before removing from cookie sheet. Immediately make hole in tops of some cookies, using end of plastic straw; trim any cut edges with sharp knife to straighten. Cool completely on wire rack.
Tie ribbon or yarn through holes to hang. Hang ornaments on tree branches anchored in a pot or on
a autumn tree { available at craft stores }. Decorate remaining cookies as desired.
Makes 3 dozen cookies.
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