CHOCOLATE PECAN SUGAR DROPS

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Number Of Ingredients 11

Topping
3/4 cup pecans finely chopped
1/3 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons hot water
Cookies
1 (18-ounce) package German chocolate cake mix with pudding
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 eggs large, beaten
6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips (1 cup)
1 cup pecans pieces
48 pecans halves

Steps:

1. Heat oven to 375°. Have baking sheets ready.2. To make topping, mix chopped pecans, sugar, and hot water.3. To make cookies, place cake mix in a large bowl and press out any lumps with the back of a spoon. By hand, beat in oil and eggs. Stir in chocolate chips and pecan pieces. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls about 2 inches apart onto baking sheets. Flatten each cookie lightly with the back of a spoon. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of the topping over each cookie. Firmly press a pecan half in center of each. Bake 8 to 10 minutes until top is set. Cool on baking sheets 1 minute. Remove to wire racks to cool.* Weight of package may vary slightly with the brand.High Altitude Adjustments: Add 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour to the cake mix.

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