Watergate Cookies

Watergate cookies are pudding cake mix cookies made with pistachio instant pudding and a box of cake mix. The cookies are so easy to make and are packed with traditional watergate salad flavors!

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Ingredients

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How to Make Watergate Cookies

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In a large mixing bowl, combine cake mix with pistachio instant pudding, eggs, oil, lime soda, ½ cup of chopped pecans, shredded coconut, and ½ cup of marshmallow chips.

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With a spatula stir well to combine. Then using a small cookie scoop (1 tablespoon size), scoop out cookie dough onto the prepared cookie sheet.

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Top each cookie ball with chopped pecans, and bake in the preheated oven for 8 minutes. The cookies are done when the bottom is lightly browned.

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Remove from the oven, and top with additional mini marshmallow chips. Allow to cool on the cookie sheet for 5-10 minutes, then move to a wire rack to cool completely.

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Watergate Cookies