Crispy Three-Sins Cookies

30 servings Prep: 10 m Cook: 15 m Total: 25 m Beginner
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Crispy Three-Sins Cookies
The three sins of good baking - fudge cake, chocolate chips and pecans. Here is a quick cookie recipe that contains all three for maximum chocolatey indulgence. These crispy cookies are a shortcut dessert that delivers big flavor with minimal effort.

Ingredients

30 servings
  • 1 box double fudge cake mix
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 cup pecans or walnuts
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • Pam cooking spray

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. In a large glass bowl, combine the cake mix, vegetable oil and water until well blended. Add in and combine the nuts and chocolate chips.
  3. Spray your cookie sheet with Pam. Spoon rounded teaspoonfuls of dough onto the cookie sheet. Flatten slightly with the spoon. Leave room between the cookies as the dough will spread while baking.
  4. Bake from 14 to 16 minutes and remove from the oven. Allow the cookies to set about 5 minutes. Cool on wire rack and store in a closed container.

Common Problems and Solutions

Q: Why are my cookies spreading too much?

A: Make sure you're using rounded teaspoonfuls, not heaping spoonfuls, and leave at least 2 inches between cookies. If your dough seems too thin, refrigerate it for 15-20 minutes before baking to help them hold their shape better.

Q: Can I make these ahead of time?

A: Absolutely! Store baked cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days, or freeze the unbaked dough balls for up to 3 months. Bake frozen dough balls directly from the freezer, adding 1-2 extra minutes to the baking time.

Tips and Techniques

For extra crispy cookies, bake them on the longer side (15-16 minutes) and let them cool completely on the wire rack. The cookies will firm up as they cool. If you prefer chewier cookies, pull them at 14 minutes.

Ingredient Substitutions

  • pecans or walnuts: macadamia nuts, almonds, or omit entirely
  • semi-sweet chocolate chips: dark chocolate chips, milk chocolate chips, or white chocolate chips
  • vegetable oil: melted butter or coconut oil

Equipment Needed

  • Large glass bowl
  • Cookie sheet
  • Wire cooling rack
  • Teaspoon or small cookie scoop