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Ingredients

1/2 cup cornstarch
3 Tbsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
2 cups cold water
food coloring

Directions

In a medium pan, whisk all the ingredients together. Cook over low heat 10 - 15 minutes, stirring continuously until smooth and thick.

Let the mixture cool, then divide into storage containers depending on how many colors you would like. Add a few drops of food coloring to each container.

Cover tightly when storing.

Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Bake Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

• 18 oz. pkg. chocolate cake mix
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 egg
• 1 T. water
• 1/2 C. chocolate chips or chopped nuts (optional)
  

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients at low speed until dry ingredients are moistened and dough is thoroughly mixed. Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls 2" apart onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake at 350 for 9-12 minutes. Cool two minutes on cookie sheets, then remove to wire racks to cool.

These are so easy and fast you can whip them up on a whim when you need a good chocolate fix. They are my new favorite easy dessert for any night of the week. Plus, if you are a good coupon-clipper, you can get cake mixes usually under $1. That makes this a cheap treat too!