Mom's Chocolate Chip Cookies

1 Yellow Cake Mix *

1/2 c Butter, Softened

1 ts Vanilla

2 Eggs

6 oz Chocolate Chips

1/2 c Walnuts, Chopped

* Betty Crocker Super Moist Yellow Cake Mix - works best. ~

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- ~-- Pre-heat oven to 350?F. Mix 1/2 of the cake mix with the butter, eggs and vanilla until smooth. Add the remaining mix, chocolate chips and nuts. Drop by teaspoon onto an ungreased cookie sheet about 2 inches apart. Bake 10-12 minutes (centers will be soft). Cool slightly before removing from the pan. Do not leave on cookie sheet for too long as the cookies will continue to bake and become hard instead of soft and chewy. ~
SIMPLIFIED VERSION

--- 1 ea.: Cake Mix as above, 1 t Vanilla, 1/4 c Vegetable Oil, 5 oz Chocolate Chips, 1 Egg, 1/2 c Walnuts, Chopped. Mix as above. If too stiff add a second egg. Bake at 375 degrees for 10-12 minutes on ungreased cookie sheet. Cool slightly before removing. If all else fails use the recipe on the back of the chocolate chip bag. From: Syd's Cookbook.
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