Instructions: Heres a very simple recipe for some nice cookies when you need something in a hurry.

Preheat oven to 350. Set aside 1 1/3 cups of the coconut.

Combine the cake mix, egg, oil, water and almond extract in large bowl.

Beat at low speed with electric mixer. Stir in remaining 1 1/3 cups reserved coconut. Drop rounded teaspoonful dough into reserved coconut, and roll to cover lightly. Place on ungreased baking sheet. Repeat with remaining dough, placing balls 2 inches apart. Bake 10-12 minutes, or until light golden brown. Cool 1 minute on baking sheets. Remove to cooling racks. Coll completely. Store in airtight container.

3 1/2 dozen cookies.

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