CHOCOLATE FRUITCAKE COOKIES

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I made these to take to work and everyone raved about them. They were the first cookies to disappear so they were a big hit.

Provided by Thymestudio

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 35m

Yield 20 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup walnuts or 1/4 cup pecans
1/4 cup almonds
1 tablespoon raisins
1 tablespoon candied citrus peel (orange and lemon)
2 ounces butter
1/4 cup sugar
1 ounce candied cherry
1/2 ounce crystallized ginger
1 tablespoon cream
1 (18 ounce) box chocolate cake mix
2 large eggs
1/3 cup vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Finely chop walnuts, almonds, raisins, orange and lemon peel, cherries, and ginger.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan, then add sugar and stir over low heat until sugar is dissolved.
  • Bring to a boil and let it boil for 1 minute without stirring (until just turning light golden).
  • Remove from heat and mix well with cream and fruit-nut mixture.
  • Mix cake mix with two eggs and oil.
  • Combine all ingredients.
  • Scoop a heaping spoonful of dough onto cookies sheet lined with foil.
  • Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 10 - 12 minutes.
  • Enjoy!

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