CHOCOLATE-FILLED CRINKLES

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Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup baking cocoa
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
FILLING:
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
1/4 cup finely chopped pecans
1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut
2 to 3 teaspoons milk

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, salt, baking powder and baking soda; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. , Roll into 1-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Using the end of a wooden spoon handle, make an indentation in the center of each. , For filling, in a small heavy saucepan, melt chocolate chips and condensed milk over medium heat; stir until smooth. Stir in pecans, coconut and enough milk to achieve desired consistency. , Spoon 1 teaspoon into each cookie. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until firm. Remove to wire racks to cool.

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