Fruit Cake Cookies

Ingredients

• 2 (18.25 ounce) boxes yellow cake mix*
• 1 cup softened butter
• 3 eggs
• 4 cups candied fruits
• 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. In a large bowl, combine first three ingredients at low speed until thoroughly moistened.
3. With a large spoon, stir in candied fruit and nuts if using until thoroughly mixed.
4. Drop by rounded tablespoonful 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
5. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes or until set.
6. Cool for 2 minutes, remove from baking sheet.
7. Store in airtight containers.

Notes

* 18.25 ounce boxes of cake mix have been replaced by 15.25 ounce boxes. To compensate for the volume loss, whisk 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour into each dry cake mix before proceeding with the recipe.

They can be frozen up to 3 months.

Attribution

Posted by bettyboop50 at recipegoldmine.com.