Effortless Chocolate Cake Mix (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
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1 standard box (15.25 oz) chocolate cake mix.
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1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
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A third of a cup of vegetable oil.
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Two big eggs.
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1 full cup of M&Ms.
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Optional: crushed peppermint bark pieces.
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Optional: mix in some chocolate chips.
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Optional: sprinkle in toffee bits.
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Optional: toss in chopped candy canes.
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Optional: add some diced pecans.
# Preparation Steps:
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Set your oven to 350°F and let it warm up.
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Pour the dry cake mix into a bowl. Add eggs, oil, and vanilla. Stir until it's all combined and thick. Mix in M&Ms last.
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Shape dough into 1-inch round balls. Space them apart on an ungreased baking tray.
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Let cookies bake for 9 to 11 minutes. Cool on the tray for a couple minutes before moving them to a rack to finish cooling.
# Additional Tips:
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Use your favorite chocolate cake mix. Swap out M&Ms for other fun add-ins. Dough lasts up to 3 days in the fridge. Yields around 24 cookies.