Chocolate Praline Buttons

By Hklbrries

Note: You will either need to make glazed pecans yourself (or purchase them at the store) to top these "buttons."

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup pecans
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 large egg
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 1 1/4 cups flour
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup glazed pecans

Details

Servings 2

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 F.

Spread 1/2 cup pecans evenly on a baking sheet or in a shallow pan. Bake, stirring once or twice, until lightly browned and fragrant, 5-10 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool. Chop coarsely.

In a large bowl, cream butter until light and fluffy. Gradually add sugar, beating until light. Add egg, vanilla and milk; beat thoroughly.

In a small bowl, blend flour, cocoa, salt and baking powder. Add to the butter mixture and stir well to combine.

Stir in chocolate chips and toasted pecans.

Drop by tablespoonfuls onto a parchment-lined cookie sheet. (A small ice cream scoop works best). To cookies with glazed pecans.

Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until set. Let cool on a wire rack.