Chewy German Chocolate Cookies
Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook
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When I want a cookie that's as chewy as a brownie, this is the recipe I reach for. Coffee granules add just the right amount of mocha flavor.
SERVINGS: 30
CATEGORY: Dessert
METHOD: Baked
TIME: Prep: 25 min. + chilling Bake: 10 min./batch
Ingredients:
- 3 packages (4 ounces each) German sweet chocolate, chopped
- 2 tablespoons shortening
- 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules
- 3 eggs
- 1-1/4 cups sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 55 to 60 pecan halves
Directions:
In a heavy saucepan, melt chocolate and shortening over low heat; stir until smooth. Remove from the heat; stir in coffee granules. Set aside to cool.
In a mixing bowl, beat eggs and sugar until light and lemon-colored. Beat in the cooled chocolate and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to chocolate mixture (dough will be soft). Stir in chopped pecans. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes or until easy to handle.
Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Place a pecan half in the center of each. Bake at 350° for 9-10 minutes or until set. Cool for 1 minute before removing to wire racks. Yield: about 5 dozen.