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Chocolate-Pecan Cookies
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Preparation time: 15 min. |
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Cooking time: 15 min. |
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Ideal condiment: Vanilla ice cream |
Shopping List
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unsweetened chocolate, semisweet chocolate, pecans |
Food items that are probably in your frig!
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butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, flour, baking
powder, salt |
Ingredients
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4 ounces unsweetened chocolate |
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12 ounces semi sweet chocolate |
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1/4 cup butter or margarine |
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1 1/2 cups sugar |
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4 eggs |
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract |
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour |
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2 teaspoons baking powder |
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1/2 teaspoon salt |
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1 cup chopped pecans |
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350˚F. Combine chocolates and butter in a
double boiler set over hot water. Heat, stirring frequently, until melted
and well blended. Pour into a bowl. Add sugar, mix well.
Step 2
Add eggs to bowl, 1 at a time, mixing well after each
addition. Beat in vanilla. Add flour, baking powder and salt, mix well. Stir
in pecans.
Step 3
Line 2 baking sheets with foil: spray with cooking spray.
Step 4
Drop dough by 1/4 cupfuls onto baking sheets, 2 inches
apart. Bake for about 12 minutes or until firm. Cool cookies on baking
sheets for 1 minute: place on wire racks to cool completely.
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Pre - Prepared Items for even Faster Serving Times
These irresistible cookies may be frozen for up to 6
months. Wrap tightly in aluminum foil and thaw at room temperature. |
Money Savers
Shop around and compare prices when buying shelled
pecans. Often chopped pecans are more economical than halves or large
pieces. If buying in bulk, freeze remaining pecans for up to 6 months. |
Serving Variation
For a sweeter touch. frost cookies with a light coating of
prepared vanilla frosting. Frosted cookies make an impressive dessert. |
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