1 pkg. Duncan Hines devils food deluxe cake mix
1/2 c. cooking oil
1 c. (6 oz.) semi sweet chocolate bits
2 eggs
Pecan halves (optional)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Blend cake mix, oil, and eggs. Stir in chocolate pieces. Drop from a teaspoon onto an ungreased cookie sheet. If desired top each cookie with a pecan half. Bake 10 to 12 minutes. Makes 4 to 5 dozen 2 1/2 inch cookies.