Chewy chocolate cookies

7 dozen

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
cupButter (or marg.); softened
1cupSugar
1cupSugar, brown; firmly packed
3Eggs
2teaspoonsVanilla extract
cupFlour, all-purpose
2teaspoonsSoda
½teaspoonSalt
1cupPecans; chopped
6ouncesChocolate chips, semi-sweet

Directions

Cream butter; gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy.

Add eggs and vanilla, beating well.

Combine flour, soda, and salt; add to creamed mixture, beating just until blended. Stir in chopped pecans and chocolate morsels.

Shape dough into 3 long rolls, 2 inches in diameter. Wrap each in waxed paper, and freeze overnight.

Unwrap rolls, and cut into ¼" slices; place on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for 12 to 14 minutes or until lightly browned.

SOURCE: Southern Living Magazine, October 1980. Typos by Nancy Coleman. Submitted By NANCY COLEMAN On 11-02-94