Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°.
  2. Beat half the dry cake mix, the butter, vanilla, and eggs in a large bowl on medium speed until smooth, or mix with a spoon.
  3. Stir in remaining cake mix, the nuts (if used), and chocolate chips.
  4. Drop dough by rounded tsps about 2-inches apart onto the ungreased cookie sheet.
  5. Bake 10-12 minutes or until edges are set (the centers will be soft).
  6. Cool 1 minute, remove from cookie sheet to wire rack.