Chocolate Chip Shortbread Cookies II

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Shortbread cookies with chocolate chips and pecans. If you don't like pecans, you could add toasted coconut instead. Don't be put off by the amount of butter, this recipe makes a very large batch.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
96
Yield:
8 dozen

Ingredients

  • 2 cups butter, softened

  • 2 cups confectioners' sugar

  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

  • ½ teaspoon coconut extract

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • 1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips

  • 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted

  • 3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and 2 cups confectioners' sugar. Beat in the vanilla and coconut extracts and salt. Add flour one cup at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in the chocolate chips and pecans. Roll the dough into 1 inch balls and place them 2 inches apart onto an ungreased cookie sheet. Flatten with a fork dipped in confectioners' sugar.

  3. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, until a light golden brown. While cookies are still warm from the oven, dust with the remaining confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

80 Calories
5g Fat
8g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 96
Calories 80
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g 7%
Saturated Fat 3g 14%
Cholesterol 10mg 3%
Sodium 40mg 2%
Total Carbohydrate 8g 3%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 1g 2%
Calcium 3mg 0%
Iron 0mg 2%
Potassium 18mg 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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