PECAN CHOCOLATE PUDDLES

Pecan Chocolate Puddles image

Since my grandchildren like frosted cookies, I came up with this chocolate-topped version that satisfies them and is almost fuss-free for me. I have used the recipe for years and now make them for my great-grandchildren.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup (6 ounces) miniature semisweet chocolate chips
FILLING:
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
48 pecan halves

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, oats, salt and baking powder; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in chopped pecans and miniature chocolate chips. , In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and milk; stir until smooth. Roll dough 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 ball. Fill with a rounded teaspoonful of melted chocolate; top with a pecan half. , Bake at 350° for 14-16 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239 calories, Fat 15g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 112mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.