In a mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, egg and whipped topping until well combined.
Place sugar in a shallow dish.
Drop dough by tablespoonfuls into sugar and coat in sugar.
Place 2 inches apart on greased baking sheets.
Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are slightly browned.
Remove and place on wire rack to cool.
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Notes
The dough mixture will seem a little gooey but don't worry, they bake up delicious! Also, the recipe as written yields 5 dozen cookies. When my sister and I make them it is more like 2 dozen.