Earthquake Cookies

Dairy Free
Earthquake Cookies
45 min.
48
75kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with these delightful Earthquake Cookies, a dessert that promises to impress with its rich chocolate flavor and delightful texture. Perfect for gatherings, parties, or simply a cozy night in, these cookies are not only delicious but also dairy-free, making them a great option for those with dietary restrictions.

What sets Earthquake Cookies apart is their unique appearance and melt-in-your-mouth quality. As they bake, the cookies spread and crack, resembling the earth's surface after a seismic event, hence the name. Each bite offers a perfect balance of sweetness and a hint of chocolate, thanks to the devil's food cake mix that forms the base of this recipe.

With just a handful of ingredients and a quick preparation time of only 45 minutes, you can whip up a batch of 48 cookies that are sure to be a hit. The combination of confectioners' sugar and the rich chocolate flavor creates a delightful contrast that will leave your guests coming back for more. Whether you’re serving them at a family gathering or enjoying them as a late-night treat, these Earthquake Cookies are sure to become a favorite in your dessert repertoire.

Ingredients

  • 18.3 ounce duncan hines devil's food cake 
  • 0.8 cup powdered sugar 
  •  eggs 
  • 0.5 cup shortening 
  • tablespoon water 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven

Directions

  1. Mix cake mix, eggs, shortening, and water in medium size bowl; mix with a spoon. Chill for 1 hour.
  2. Shape dough into balls, roll in powdered sugar.
  3. Place on cookie sheet and bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 8-10 minutes; or until brown.

Nutrition Facts

Calories75kcal
Protein4.42%
Fat45.82%
Carbs49.76%

Properties

Glycemic Index
0
Glycemic Load
0
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
1.2504347886728%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:74.93kcal
3.75%
Fat:3.99g
6.14%
Saturated Fat:0.94g
5.89%
Carbohydrates:9.75g
3.25%
Net Carbohydrates:9.49g
3.45%
Sugar:5.97g
6.63%
Cholesterol:6.82mg
2.27%
Sodium:91.67mg
3.99%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:0.87g
1.73%
Phosphorus:32.73mg
3.27%
Iron:0.52mg
2.89%
Selenium:1.91µg
2.73%
Copper:0.04mg
2.23%
Folate:7.54µg
1.89%
Vitamin E:0.27mg
1.8%
Calcium:17.24mg
1.72%
Vitamin B2:0.03mg
1.53%
Vitamin K:1.55µg
1.48%
Magnesium:5.29mg
1.32%
Vitamin B1:0.02mg
1.3%
Manganese:0.02mg
1.23%
Potassium:38.14mg
1.09%
Fiber:0.26g
1.03%
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