Chocolate nut clusters

40 cookies

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
¼cupButter
½cupC and H Granulated Sugar
1Egg
½teaspoonVanilla
2ouncesUnsweetened chocolate melted
½cupAll-purpose flour
½teaspoonSalt
¼teaspoonBaking powder
2cupsWalnut or pecan halves

Directions

Cream together butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla. Stir in melted chocolate. Combine flour, salt, and baking powder. Blend into chocolate mixture. Stir in nuts. Drop by teaspoonfuls on greased cookie sheet. Bake in 350 degree oven 10 minutes. Cookies should be soft when removed from oven. Cool on rack. Makes about 40 cookies.

Reprinted with permission from _From our Private Collection_ From the C and H Sugar Kitchen Electronic format by Karen Mintzias