Slice & Bake Chocolate Pecan Cookies |
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Prep Time: 45 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 55 Minutes Servings: 96 |
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Toasting the pecans makes a huge difference in the taste of these cookies. The double chocolate drizzle also satisfies my cravings for chocolate. They are so fancy looking your guests will think they came from the best baker in town!Lindsay Weiss, Overland Park, Kansas Ingredients:
1-1/2 cups butter, softened |
2-1/4 cups confectioners' sugar |
1 egg |
3 teaspoons vanilla extract |
3-1/4 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
1/2 cup baking cocoa |
1/2 teaspoon baking powder |
1-2/3 cups chopped pecans, toasted |
1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips |
1 cup white baking chips |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa and baking powder; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in pecans.
2. Shape into four 6-in. logs; wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm.
3. Unwrap the dough and cut into 1/4-in. slices.
4. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until firm. Remove to wire racks to cool.
5. In a microwave, melt semisweet chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Drizzle over cookies. Repeat with white chips. Let stand until set. Store in an airtight container. Yield: 8 dozen.
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