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Ingredients
Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings
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2 (18.25 ounce) packages devil’s food cake mix
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4 eggs
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1 cup shortening
Directions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
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Blend the above ingredients together with a pastry blender until mixed.
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Roll in balls about the size of a quarter and place on ungreased baking sheets. Make an even number of balls.
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Bake for 10 minutes. Let cookies stand on cookie sheet for 5-6 minutes before removing them to cooling rack. After cookies have cooled, put Cream Cheese Frosting (see recipe or use one can of pre-made frosting) between two cookies, putting bottom sides together.
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NOTE: Adding chopped pecans to the cookies without making them into sandwiches is also very good. Spice cake mix can be used in place of Devil’s food.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 550 | Calories |
| 31g | Fat |
| 61g | Carbs |
| 9g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 12 |
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Calories 550 |
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| % Daily Value * | |
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Total Fat 31g |
39% |
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Saturated Fat 10g |
48% |
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Cholesterol 79mg |
26% |
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Sodium 657mg |
29% |
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Total Carbohydrate 61g |
22% |
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Dietary Fiber 1g |
2% |
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Total Sugars 38g |
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Protein 9g |
18% |
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Calcium 91mg |
7% |
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Iron 4mg |
19% |
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Potassium 429mg |
9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.