Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Melt two sticks (1/2 lb.) butter. Allow the remaining butter to reach room temperature and soften.
In a small bowl combine flour and melted butter. Mix well. You may wish to return this to the microwave so that this mixture is pour able. Pour melted butter mixture into the cake mix, and add remaining softened butter. Mix until all ingredients have been incorporated and this is smooth. If the dough is stiff knead on a cutting board until it has softened. Shape as desired. Bake cookies for 14-16 minutes or until done.