FAVORITE CHOCOLATE COOKIES

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"These crispy cookies, studded with white chocolate, are my husband's absolute favorite," writes Selena Redel of Consort, Alberta. "I often double the recipe and freeze half of the dough, so I can bake a warm batch in a jiffy."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 4-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup baking cocoa
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 package (10 to 12 ounces) vanilla or white chips
1/2 cup chopped pecans, optional

Steps:

In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in chips and pecans if desired. , Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until set. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 142mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.