Who knew you could make cookies with a box of cake mix? Devil’s food cookies take about half the work of a normal cookie recipe, with extra soft and chocolaty results. Win-win! Prep: 15 min.

I eagerly asked Garten to share the best beginner-friendly recipe for me and my daughter to make together. She paused, thought for a moment, and replied, "My devil's food cake would be a great one.

This cake really is a cross between chocolate cake and brownies. It's lighter than fudge brownies, but every bit as fudgy.