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

In a 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 tablespoons onto an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 2 minutes on cookie sheet. Remove; cool on wire rack. Makes about 7 dozen.

Variation: Peanutty Chocolate Cookies: Prepare recipe as above using 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 using carrot spice cake mix (pudding type) and stir in 2 cups raisins. Bake at 375 degrees for about 12 minutes.

Lemon-Apricot Cookies: Prepare recipe as above using lemon cake mix (pudding type) and stir in 2 cups snipped dried apricots.