Chocolate-Drizzles Praline Cookies

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   In a mixing bowl, beat the butter or margarine with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds.

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   Add the brown sugar and baking powder; beat till combined.

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   Beat in the egg and vanilla.

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   Beat in as much of the flour as you can with the mixer.

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   Stir in any remaining flour with a wooden spoon.

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   Stir in the pecans or walnuts.

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   Drop dough by rounded teaspoons 2-inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.

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   Bake in a preheated 375F oven for 8-10 minutes, or till bottoms are golden brown.

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   Remove cookies and cool on wire rack.

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    In a small, heavy-duty plastic bag, combine chocolate pieces and shortening .

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    Close bag just above the chocolate, then set sealed bag in a bowl of warm water till melted.

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    With scissors, snip off 1/8-inch of the corner of the bag.

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    Gently squeeze the bag to pipe chocolate mixture over cookies.

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    Or, melt chocolate and shortening in a saucepan over low heat.

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    Let cool 5 minutes, then drizzle over cookies with a spoon.

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    Let stand till chocolate is set.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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