1 c Butter or margarine —
Softened/divided
1/4 c Whipping cream
2 tb Honey
1 6 oz pkg
2 tb Bourbon
1 ts Vanilla extract
1/2 c Sifted confectioner’s sugar
2 1/4 c All-purpose flour
1/4 ts Ground nutmeg
1/4 ts Salt
1 1/2 c Chopped pecans, toasted —
Coarsely ground
Semisweet chocolate chips
In a heavy medium saucepan, combine 1/4 cup butter, whipping cream,
and honey over medium-low heat. Stirring frequently, heat mixture to
a simmer. Remove from heat. Add chocolate chips; stir until smooth.
Stir in bourbon and vanilla. In a large bowl, cream remaining 3/4 cup
butter and confectioner’s sugar. In a medium bowl, combine flour,
nutmeg, and salt. Add dry ingredients and chocolate mixture to
creamed mixture; stir until a soft dough forms. Cover dough and chill
1 hour.
Preheat oven to 375~. Shape dough into 1-inch balls and roll in
pecans. Transfer to an ungreased baking sheet. Bake 6 to 8 minutes or
until firm. Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool. Store in an
airtight container. Yield: About 6 1/2 dozen cookies.
Per cookie: Calories 66; fat 4.7 g; cholesterol 7 mg; carbohydrate
5.8 g; fiber 0.3 g; protein 0.7 g; sodium 31 mg; potassium 22 mg.
Yields
78 servings