1 Duncan Hines yellow cake mix
1/2 c. butter, very soft
1 (6 oz.) semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 c. English walnuts or pecans
1/4 to 1/2 c. chopped maraschino cherries, drained well

Heat oven to 375 degrees. Combine cake mix, butter and egg in a large bowl. Stir in chocolate chips, nuts and cherries. Drop by rounded teaspoons on ungreased sheets. Bake 10 to 12 minutes. Cool 1 minute before removing from baking sheet. Makes 3 1/2 to 4 dozen.