Recipe Details
Ingredients
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1cupbutter, softened
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⅓cupconfectioners’ sugar
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2teaspoonsvanilla extract
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1 ¾cupsall-purpose flour
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1cupground pecans
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½cupGerman sweet chocolate, grated
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¾teaspoonground cinnamon
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1pinchsalt
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½cupconfectioners’ sugar
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¼cupGerman sweet chocolate, grated
Cooking Directions
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In a large bowl, cream the butter and 1/3 cup confectioner’s sugar until light and fluffy. Add the vanilla extract.
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In a separate bowl, combine the flour, ground pecans, 1/2 cup ground chocolate, cinnamon and salt; mix well.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture.
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Wrap dough in plastic wrap and chill 1 to 2 hours, or until firm.
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Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (180 degrees C).
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Shape the dough into 1-inch balls. Place balls 1 inch apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake 15 to 18 minutes, or until the cookies are firm to the touch. Cool 1 minute on the baking sheet, then transfer to a wire rack.
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For the coating, sift 1/2 cup of the confectioner’s sugar and 1/4 cup of the ground cocoa into a shallow bowl. While cookies are still warm, roll them in the coating.
Nutrition Facts
Full Nutrition Label | |
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Servings Per Recipe8 | |
Calories517 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 37g |
47% |
Saturated Fat 19g |
94% |
Cholesterol 61mg |
20% |
Sodium 167mg |
7% |
Total Carbohydrate 46g |
17% |
Dietary Fiber 3g |
10% |
Total Sugars 22g |
|
Protein 5g |
9% |
Vitamin C 0mg |
0% |
Calcium 25mg |
2% |
Iron 2mg |
12% |
Potassium 133mg |
3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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