Snow on the Mountain

By polledl

Ingredients

• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter, melted
• 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
• 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 1 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar

Preparation

Step 1

1Combine granulated sugar, eggs and vanilla extract in a large bowl. Beat with an electric mixer set at high speed until blended. Add butter and mix well.
.2Sift flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt into a medium bowl. Add flour mixture to sugar mixture and mix well. Stir in pecans.
.3Chill, covered, until the dough is firm, about 2 hours.
.4Preheat the oven to 350°F.
.5Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Roll in confectioners’ sugar. Arrange 2 inches apart on baking sheets.
.6Bake until browned, about 10 minutes. Do not overbake; cookies should be chewy.