CHOCOLATE FRUITCAKE COOKIES

I like Fruitcake, but so many people don't. Even if you're a naysayer, you'll want to try this recipe. Let's face it, Fruitcake is a staple during the holidays. These Chocolate Fruitcake Cookies are a spin on this often maligned holiday treat! These may as well be called "Vanishing Cookies." They'll be gone in a snap! They are so delicious. Recipe adapted from Food.com

CHOCOLATE FRUITCAKE COOKIES

Ingredients

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 

Directions

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.