Cake Mix Cookies

1 box cake mix

1/2 c. oil

1 egg

1/4 c. water

1 c. mix-ins (Chocolate chips, coconut, raisins, nuts, etc.)

Combine all ingredients and use a 1-inch cookie scoop to place on a cookie sheet. Bake at 350 for 8-10 minutes. Makes 2 dozen.

Here are a few our favorites:

• lemon cake mix -- white chocolate chips
• devil's food cake mix -- Andes mints
• Rainbow chip cake mix

Buttermilk Syrup

1/2 c. buttermilk

1/2 c. butter

3/4 c. sugar

1 tsp. vanilla (or any other flavoring you like. *Coconut* is our favorite)

1/2 tsp. baking soda

In a saucepan combine buttermilk, butter, and sugar. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Remove from heat and add flavoring and baking soda. Serve hot over waffles or with your favorite pancakes.

*Try topped with toasted coconut and whipped cream. (Shown above) Or sprinkle powdered bakers chocolate on vanilla syrup.

Soft Snickerdoodles

1 c. butter, softened

1 1/2 c. plus 2 TB. sugar, divided

2 eggs

2 3/4 c. flour

1/2 tsp. salt

2 tsp. cream of tartar

1 tsp. baking soda

1/2 tsp. nutmeg

2 1/2 tsp. cinnamon, divided

In a large mixing bowl, cream butter, 1 1/2 cups sugar and eggs. Beat until light and fluffy.

In a separate bowl combine flour, salt, cream of tartar, baking soda, nutmeg and 1/2 tsp. cinnamon.

Add dry ingredients to the butter mixture and mix well.

In a small bow, combine 2 Tab. sugar and 2 tsp. cinnamon. Shape dough into 1 inch balls (I use a cookie scoop) and roll in cinnamon-sugar mixture. Place on an ungreased cookie sheet 2 inches apart.

Bake at 375 for 10 minutes. Store in an airtight container. Makes 4 dozen.