Dad's Cookies

Step 1 -In a large bowl, sift the flour, the cake mix, the baking soda, and the salt together.

Step 2 -In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, add the butter, the granulated sugar, and the brown sugar and mix on medium speed until it is smooth.

Step 3 -Add the egg to the butter mixture and mix on high speed, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed, until it is combined, about 1 minute.

Step 4 -Add the vanilla to the butter mixture and mix on high speed until it is combined.

Step 5 -Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and mix on low-medium speed until it is just combined.

Step 6 -Add the chocolate chips, the sprinkles, the crushed cookies to the cookie dough and mix on low speed until they are evenly distributed.

Step 7 -Tightly cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the cookie dough, for at least 2 hours and up to 3 days. Note: When chilling beyond 2 hours, at the 2-hour mark, roll the dough into balls as per the specific guidance in Step 10 below, then place the balls on a plate and cover again tightly with the plastic wrap before returning to the refrigerator.

Step 8 -Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 9 -Line two large cookie sheets with parchment paper.

Step 10 -Scoop the chilled cookie dough into 2-tablespoon-sized balls and shape each of them so they are taller than they are wide.

Step 11 -Evenly divide the cookie dough balls between the prepared baking sheets, ensuring there is equal space in between each.

Step 12 -Bake the cookies until the edges are slightly browned, about 10-12 minutes.

Step 13 -Transfer the baking sheets to a wire rack and let the cookies cool, about 4 minutes.

Step 14 -Place the cookies directly on the wire rack and let them cool completely.

Step 15 -Serve.