Acorns

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   This is an easy yet elegant butter-pecan cookie shaped to resemble an acorn and dipped in melted chocolate chips and chopped pecans.

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   Preheat oven to 375F (190C).

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   In a large bowl, beat together butter, brown sugar, 3/4 cup chopped pecans and vanilla on medium speed until well blended.

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   Add flour and baking powder and mix well, using low speed.

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   Shape dough into 1-inch balls.

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   Slightly flatten by pressing balls onto un-greased cookie sheets; pinch tops to point to resemble acorns.

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   Bake for 10 to 12 minutes at 375F (190C).

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   Remove from oven and cool on wire racks.

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   In top of a double boiler over simmering water, melt chocolate chips, stirring until smooth.

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    Remove from heat; keep double boiler over water.

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    Dip large ends of cooled cookies into melted chocolate, then roll in chopped pecans.

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    Cool to set chocolate.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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