Recipe for cake-mix cookies reprinted for reader

Dear Heloise: I can’t remember how to make cookies from a cake mix. I thought I did not have to write it down, that I would always remember it. Well, guess what? I don’t remember it! Please help and reprint this for me. Patti Winget, Springfield, Mo.

This is one of the most-requested Heloise recipes, and it’s time to reprint it. The best part is that you can choose any flavor cake mix — chocolate, strawberry or even pineapple.

Cookies from cake mix

1 (18.25 ounces) box cake mix

2 eggs

1‚Ñ2 cup vegetable oil

Preheat the oven to 350 F. Mix only the ingredients listed above (nothing else) in a large bowl until blended. You can, however, add a handful of raisins, nuts or chocolate chips. Drop the batter by spoonfuls (I use two iced-tea spoons) onto an ungreased cookie sheet about 2 inches apart. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until they turn light brown. Cool and enjoy.

This recipe, as well as Fast Shrimp Spread, Economical Corn Chowder, Apricot Preserves and many more, can be found in my new recipe pamphlet. If you would like a copy, please send $5 and a long, self-addressed, stamped (59 cents) envelope to: Heloise/New Recipe, P.O. Box 795001, San Antonio, TX 78279-5001. Have you ever bought apricots that aren’t ripe enough to enjoy? Don’t fret — you can ripen them by putting them in a paper grocery bag along with an apple. When gentle pressure is applied and the apricots “give” a little, they are ready to be eaten. Heloise

Dear Readers: Speaking of apricots, let’s check your apricot IQ. What does “apricot” mean in Latin?

It translates to “precious,” and was named because it is the earliest of the summer fruits. And the fruit has been a favorite edible for more than 4,000 years! Fresh or dried, they are delicious! Heloise

Dear Heloise: To score a cucumber, (after washing the skin) take a fork in hand, with tines pointing inward, and simply pull down into the skin of the cuke, causing stripes. Rotate and continue until all sides are striped. The cucumber is so pretty when cut into slices. Patricia Nelson, Naples, Fla.

Dear Heloise: I like to eat the freshest eggs possible. When I buy white eggs, I make sure I buy brown eggs the next time. I also place the latest purchase in the back of the egg bin, so we automatically use the older eggs first. Florence Miner, via e-mail

Dear Heloise: What to do if a glass coffee carafe is left on too long and coffee is burned on the bottom? Let the pot cool, rinse out as much as you can with cool water, then sprinkle table salt in the bottom of the pot. Fill about half-full with ice cubes and swirl several times. If necessary, repeat. Jean, Alvin, Texas

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