Eggless Chocolate Chip Cookies

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 300F degrees.

2. 2

   Beat butter and sugar in bowl of heavy-duty electric mixer until light and creamy.

3. 3

   Beat in vanilla.

4. 4

   Add flour and baking powder; beat just until mixed.

5. 5

   Stir in chocolate pieces and pecans.

6. 6

   Dough will be firm.

7. 7

   Shape into 6 or 7 lemon-sized balls.

8. 8

   Arrange 3 inches apart on ungreased baking sheet.

9. 9

   Using palm of hand, flatten each cookie to 1/2-inch thickness.

10. 10

    Bake cookies until faintly browned at edges, about 45 minutes.

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    (The cookies are so big that they require a long baking time.) Remove from oven; let cool on wire rack.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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