Derby day cookies

3 Dozen

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
116 oz.box confectioners' sugar
1cupFinely chopped pecans
½cupButter, room temperature
¼cupGreen creme de menthe
16 oz. pkg. semisweet choc. chips, melted

Directions

Mix confectioners' sugar, pecans, butter and creme de menthe in medium bowl until well blended. Cover and refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes.

Line a large baking sheet with foil. Shape pecan mixture into 1¼ inch round balls and place on sheet. Refrigerate until firm, about 15 minutes. Dip half of each ball into melted chocolate; return to sheet. Refrigerate until set, about 1 hour. (Can be prepared ahead.

Place in airtight container and refrigerate five days or freeze up to one month.) Typed in MMFormat by cjhartlin@... Source: Quick 'n Easy.