Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups unbleached flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/3 cups unsalted butter, softened
  • 2/3 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 3 tablespoons milk
  • 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups pecans, chopped (or hazelnuts)
  • 1 cup almonds, roca brand candy minced small (or 1 cup Heath Bars cut up into small chunks)
  • 1/2 cup vanilla chip

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt in large bowl; set aside.
  • In another large bowl cream the butter, brown sugar and white sugar until smooth; about 3 minutes.
  • To the butter mixture, add the eggs and mix well. Next add the milk and vanilla extract. Blend for another minute.
  • Stir in the flour mixture and beat thoroughly. Add the pecans, Almond Roca bits (or Heath Bars) and the vanilla chips.
  • Arrange the cookies on a parchment lined baking sheet.
  • Leave several inches between each cookie as they will need room to expand.
  • Bake for about 10-12 minutes. Remove from oven, cool cookies on the sheet. Remove the cookies after 1 minute and cool on wire rack.