I did not care for this recipe at all. The cookies overall had a very plain flavor, and I didn't like the texture of the dough, either. The dough was way too light and airy to resemble fruitcake very much, and like I said, they tasted very plain to me. After buying all the expensive ingredients, I was quite disappointed. Maybe they might be better if the cinnamon and nutmeg were almost doubled, and perhaps add some allspice too. Also, maybe if you poured some boiling water over the raisins first to plump them up, and then soaked them for a few hours in some bourbon to flavor them up, it might help. Maybe add some chopped dates and/or prunes too. But as is, I wouldn't make these again. Sorry.

Reviewed On: Dec. 10, 2009

This recipe is "Da Bomb"! I will make this one every Christmas from now on. I followed the recipe exactly, with one exception, and it came out great the first time. I wanted mine to be like the See's Candies Divinity Puffs, so I rolled mine in a little chopped coconut when they were setting. I have one tip: if you want to have your pieces look like little round balls, let the mixture set about 20 minutes after it's all mixed...I tried rolling them at first, and they kept flattening out because of still being warm. Altogether it took me 2 1/2 hours to make these. It takes about 45 minutes alone for the sugar to dissolve on low, so be ready to stand and stir for awhile. But the time spent is so well worth it. These are absolutely Heavenly. Thanks for the recipe.

Reviewed On: Dec. 10, 2009

This is A-B-S-O-L-U-T-E-L-Y The Best Chocolate Cake Ever. Just like the title says. This is just like a recipe I had from when I was a kid. Making this brought me right back to my childhood...to a recipe that is irreplaceable. Thank You!! To everyone thinking about making this, you won't be sorry. I like to make it in a big jelly-roll pan, as I like the flatter version better. Don't be condemning about the cinnamon-that's what helps make this recipe. You don't taste it right up front, but it helps bring out the chocolate flavor even more! A#1

Reviewed On: Aug. 29, 2009