Snowy Pecan Cookies

You will need to refrigerate the dough for these cookies overnight.

• Calories: 174 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups white sugar
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• 4 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate
• 4 eggs
• ⅓ cup confectioners' sugar for decoration
• 2 teaspoons baking powder

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bake for 8 minutes.

Step 2

Melt chocolate squares and cooking oil in a saucepan.

Step 3

Let cool and pour into mixing bowl. Add sugar, eggs and vanilla, mixing until well blended.

Step 4

Sift dry ingredients together and gradually add to chocolate/egg mixture, stirring well.

Step 5

Stir in nuts, cover and place in refrigerator overnight.

Step 6

Preheat oven to 375 degrees and grease cookie sheets.

Step 7

Shape dough into small balls, about an inch in diameter. Roll in powdered sugar and place about 2 inches apart on cookie sheet .