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Chewy German Chocolate Cookies

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

In a heavy saucepan, melt chocolate and shortening over low heat; stir

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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.