Fudgy Mint Cookies

I found these amazing gems in a TOH in 2006, courtesy of a Renee Schwebach. I can't get over how easy they are - it's THE perfect cookie for allowing my small children to help bake with me. You won't regret making them - so you may as well double the recipe right off the bat!

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Yields: 3 dozen

Ingredients

• 1 (18 1/4ounce) package  devil's food cake mix
• 1⁄2 cup butter, softened
• 1  tablespoon water
• 2  eggs
• 2 -3  tablespoons confectioners' sugar
• 2 (5 ounce) packages  chocolate-covered mint candies (I used Necco brand Haviland Thin Mints)

Directions

1. In a large mixing bowl, combinei the cake mix, butter, and water.
2. Add eggs and mix well.
3. Shape into 1 inch balls and roll in confectioners' sugar.
4. Place 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets.
5. Bake at 375 for 8-10 minutes, or until set.
6. Immediately press a mint into the center of each cookie.
7. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely.