Double Chocolate Pecan Cookies
I received this recipe from my sister-in-law more than 35 years ago. Chock-full of chocolate, these crispy cookies have a tantalizing aroma while baking. —Marilyn Spangler, Oak Creek, Wisconsin24 ServingsPrep: 15 min. Bake: 10 min./batch
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 eggs
- 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Directions
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add
- eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in
- chocolate and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt and
- cinnamon; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Stir in chocolate
- chips and pecans.
- Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake
- at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until tops are cracked. Remove to
- wire racks to cool. Yield: 4 dozen.
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (2 each) equals 255 calories, 14 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 38 mg cholesterol, 234 mg sodium,