Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons half-and-half (or light cream)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup cocoa
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips

Method

  • Cream butter; gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy.
  • Add half-and-half and vanilla.
  • Combine flour, cocoa, and soda; add to creamed mixture, beating just until blended.
  • Stir in chopped pecans and chocolate chips.
  • Drop dough by heaping teaspoonfuls 1 1/2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes (do not overbake).
  • Cool slightly on cookie sheet before moving to a rack.