Chocolate Pecan Dreams Recipe

Name: Chocolate Pecan Dreams
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1-1/3 cups shortening; 1 cup sugar; 2 large eggs, room temperature, separated; 2 tablespoons whole milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup baking cocoa; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 2/3 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips; 1-1/4 cups coarsely chopped pecans

Servings: persons

1-1/3 cups shortening
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature, separated
2 tablespoons whole milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup baking cocoa
3/4 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
1-1/4 cups coarsely chopped pecans

1
In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolks, milk and vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in chocolate chips.
2
Roll into 1-1/2-in. balls. Beat egg whites until foamy. Dip each ball halfway into egg whites, then in pecans. Place pecan side up 2 in. apart on greased
3
. Flatten slightly with a glass dipped in sugar.
4
Bake at 350u00b0 for 12-14 minutes or until firm. Carefully remove to wire racks to cool.

843

kcal

Calories

Fat

123

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1-1/3 cups shortening, 1 cup sugar, 2 large eggs, room temperature, separated, 2 tablespoons whole milk, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Pecan Dreams falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chocolate Pecan Dreams

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