2 pkg. 2 layer yellow cake mix (pudding type)
2/3 c. butter, melted
2 eggs
1/4 c. water
1 (12 oz.) pkg. chocolate chips (2 c.)

Combine cake mix, butter, eggs and water; mix well. (Dough will be stiff.) Stir in chocolate chips. Bake at 375 degrees for 8-10 minutes. Cool 2 minutes on cookie sheet. Remove; cool on rack. Makes about 7 dozen.

Peanutty Chocolate Cookies; prepare recipe as above, except use chocolate cake mix and stir in 2 cups of candy-coated chocolate covered peanuts, halved.

Carrot-Raisin Cookies: Prepare recipe as above, except use carrot spice cake mix and stir in 2 cups raisins. Bake for 12 minutes.

Lemon-Apricot Cookies: Prepare recipe as above, except use lemon cake mix and stir in 2 cups snipped dried apricots.