2 pkg. 2 layer size yellow cake mix with pudding
2/3 c. butter, melted
2 eggs
1 (12 oz.) pkg. (2 c.) miniature semi-sweet chocolate pieces

In large mixing bowl combine cake mix, butter, eggs and 1/4 cup water; mix well. (Dough will be stiff.) Stir in chocolate pieces. Drop by rounded teaspoons onto an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 8 minutes or until golden. Cool 2 minutes on cookie sheet.

Remove; cool on a wire rack. Makes about 7 dozen.

Peanutty Chocolate Cookies: Prepare recipe as above, except use chocolate cake mix (pudding type) and stir in 2 cups of candy-coated milk chocolate - covered peanuts, halved.

Carrot Raisin Cookies: Prepare recipe as above, except use carrot-spice cake mix (pudding type) and stir in 2 cups raisins.

Lemon Apricot Cookies: Prepare recipe as above except use Lemon Cake Mix (pudding type) and stir in 2 cups snipped dried apricots.

Note: 1/2 cup chopped pecans may be added to all recipes except PEANUTTY CHOCOLATE COOKIES. For a more attractive cookie - arrange 3 M & M's on top of cookie before baking.