Chocolate Cookies

Valorie calls these cookies chocolate chews. They are rolled, not dropped.

• 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate
• 1 2/3 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 2 eggs
• 2 cups flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup milk
• 1/3 cup pecans, chopped
• 1/2 cup confectioners sugar

METHOD

In the top of a double boiler, melt chocolate. When melted set aside to cool slightly.

With an electric mixer set on low, cream together sugar, shortening and vanilla. Beat in eggs. Stir in cooled chocolate.

Mix together flour, baking powder and salt. Add to the shortening mixture alternately with milk, mixing well after each addition. Stir in nuts.

Chill 2 - 3 hours in refrigerator. (Don't try any shortcuts here - the dough needs to be cold so you can form balls with it).

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Roll chilled dough into 1 inch balls. Roll balls in confectioners sugar and place on baking sheet. Bake 15 minutes.

recipe from www.inmamaskitchen.com

Contributor: Valorie Paul

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