Chock-full of chocolate, these crispy cookies produce a tantalizing aroma while they bake. They’ll surely satisfy any sweet tooth.
—MARILYN SPANGLER OAK CREEK, WI
PREP: 15 MIN. • BAKE: 10 MIN./BATCH • MAKES: 4 DOZEN
1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
2 large eggs
4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped pecans
1. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in chocolate and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Stir in chocolate chips and pecans.
2. Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until tops are cracked. Remove to wire racks to cool.