Snowtopped Chewy Chocolates

4 C "Basic Cookie Mix"

2 T cocoa

2 T milk

1 t vanilla

1 egg

1 C chocolate covered raisins*

½ C chopped nuts

Powdered sugar

∙ Heat oven to 350'.

∙ In large bowl, combine mix, cocoa, milk, vanilla and egg at low speed until well blended and dough forms.

∙ By hand, stir in chocolate covered raisins and nuts.

∙ **Shape dough into 1" balls.

∙ Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.

∙ Bake at 350' for 13 to 15 minutes or until firm to touch.

∙ Remove from cookie sheets; sprinkle with powdered sugar.

∙ 4 ½ dozen cookies.

TIP: *Chocolate covered peanuts can be substituted for chocolate covered raisins; omit chopped nuts.

**Chill dough for 1 hour for easier handling, if desired.