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Chocolate Pecan Cookies
 
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
Ready In: 35 Minutes
Servings: 48
Delicious and easy to make. Great for the holidays.
Ingredients:
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate
1 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup finely chopped pecans
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
pecan halves (to garnish) (optional)
Directions:
1. Melt chocolate; set aside to cool.
2. Cream butter and 3/4 cup sugar,.
3. Stir in vanilla and melted chocolate.
4. Sift dry ingredients. Stir into chocolate mixture.
5. Add chopped pecans.
6. Form into 1 inch balls. If dough is too soft to handle, refrigerate for a few minutes.
7. Mix 1/4 cup sugar and cinnamon, Roll balls into mixture.
8. Press a pecan half onto top of each ball.
9. Bake at 350 degrees on ungreased cookie sheets for 12-15 minutes or until firm.
By RecipeOfHealth.com