BROWNIE BOURBON BITES

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Chocolate and chopped pecans flavor these simple, spirited treats. Make a double batch so you can give some as gifts and savor the rest!-Paula Kirchenbauer, Newton, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield about 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup bourbon
1 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons baking cocoa
1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup coarsely chopped pecans

Steps:

In a small bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in bourbon. Combine flour and cocoa; gradually add to creamed mixture, beating until smooth. Stir in chocolate chips. Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours., Shape into 1-in. balls; roll in pecans. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° until cookies are set, 8-10 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes before carefully removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 35mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.